Chris Christie presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris Christie for President, Inc.
Campaign	U.S. presidential election, 2016
Candidate	Chris Christie Governor of New Jersey (2010–present)
Affiliation	Republican Party
Status	Announced June 30, 2015 Suspended February 10, 2016
Headquarters	P.O. Box 225 Colonia, New Jersey
Slogan	Telling it like it is

The 2016 presidential campaign of Chris Christie was when he tried to become the President of the United States. Chris Christie was the Governor of New Jersey, which means he was the main leader of that state. His campaign officially started on June 30, 2015, in his hometown of Livingston, New Jersey. Many people thought he might be a strong candidate for the 2016 U.S. presidential race. However, he decided to stop his campaign on February 10, 2016.

Chris Christie's Presidential Campaign

Starting the Campaign

Chris Christie, who was the Governor of New Jersey, wanted to see if he could become president. Before he officially announced his campaign, he formed a special group in January 2015. This group helped him explore the idea of running for president. His campaign's main office was located in Trenton, New Jersey.

What is a PAC?

The special group Chris Christie formed was called a PAC. A PAC is a group that collects money to help a political candidate get elected. It helps them pay for things like advertisements and events. Forming a PAC is often one of the first steps a person takes when thinking about running for a big election, like for president.

Campaign Slogan

Every political campaign usually has a slogan, which is a short, memorable phrase. Chris Christie's slogan for his 2016 presidential campaign was "Telling it like it is." This slogan meant that he promised to be honest and direct with people. He wanted to show voters that he would speak his mind and not hold back.

Ending the Campaign

After several months of campaigning, Chris Christie decided to end his run for president. He stopped his campaign on February 10, 2016. Candidates often withdraw from a race if they are not getting enough support or votes.

Images for kids

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  Chris Christie speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference

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  Governor Chris Christie campaigning with Gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey in Arizona

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  Christie speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Republican Party in October 2015

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  Christie campaigning for Trump and the 2016 Republican National Convention