John Kasich presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
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| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 2016 |
| Candidate | John Kasich Governor of Ohio (2011-present) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced: July 21, 2015 Suspended: May 4, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Key people | Matt Carle, campaign manager |
| Slogan | "John Kasich is for us" |
The 2016 presidential campaign of John Kasich was when he tried to become the President of the United States. John Kasich was the Governor of Ohio at the time. He officially announced he was running for president on July 21, 2015. He stopped his campaign on May 4, 2016.
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What is a Presidential Campaign?
A presidential campaign is when a person tries to get enough votes to become the President. In the United States, candidates first compete in "primaries." These are like smaller elections where people from the same political party choose who they want to represent them. After the primaries, the chosen candidates from different parties run against each other in the main election.
Who is John Kasich?
John Kasich was born in Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for a long time. Later, he became the Governor of Ohio. As Governor, he was in charge of the state government. He decided to run for president because he wanted to lead the whole country.
Kasich's Campaign Journey
John Kasich started his campaign at Ohio State University. This is a big university in his home state. He traveled around the country to meet voters and share his ideas. He wanted people to know what he would do if he became president.
During the Republican primaries, John Kasich won 154 delegates. Delegates are like representatives who vote for a candidate at a big meeting called a convention. He won his home state of Ohio, which was a very important victory for him. He was the last person still trying to win the Republican nomination against Donald Trump. He stopped his campaign in May 2016.
Images for kids
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John Kasich campaign bus
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Kasich speaking at a town hall in New Hampshire
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Kasich speaking at Iowa State University in November 2015
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