Marco Rubio presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marco Rubio for President
Campaign	U.S. presidential election, 2016
Candidate	Marco Rubio U.S. Senator (2011–present) Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2007–2009)
Affiliation	Republican Party
Status	Announced on April 13, 2015 Suspended on March 15, 2016
Headquarters	P.O. Box 558701 Miami, Florida
Key people	Terry Sullivan (Campaign Manager)
Receipts	US$9,794,814 (2015-06-30)
Slogan	A New American Century

The 2016 presidential campaign of Marco Rubio was when he tried to become the President of the United States. At the time, he was a U.S. Senator from Florida. Before that, he was the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. He officially announced his campaign on April 13, 2015. This big event happened at the Freedom Tower in Miami.

Why Marco Rubio Ran for President

Marco Rubio had been thought of as a possible candidate for a long time. In 2012, he was even considered to be the Vice President. This was when Mitt Romney was running for president. After that election, many people wondered if Rubio would run for president himself. He wanted to win the Republican nomination for President in 2016. However, he stopped his campaign on March 15, 2016.

How the Campaign Was Announced

On March 30, 2015, Marco Rubio told everyone he would make a "Big Announcement." He shared this news on Fox News and on social media. He said the announcement would happen on April 13 in Miami, Florida. People weren't sure if he would run for president or for reelection as a U.S. Senator. But most news groups thought he would announce his run for president. He made his big announcement at the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami.

Raising Money for the Campaign

Running for president costs a lot of money. Candidates need to raise funds to pay for travel, ads, and staff. The day after Marco Rubio announced his campaign, he raised about $1.25 million online. This shows how much support he had early on. By July 13, just three months into his campaign, he had raised over $12 million. This money helped him share his message with voters across the country.

Images for kids

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  Senator Marco Rubio speaking at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference

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  Rubio speaking to voters in Salem, New Hampshire.

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

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  Rubio speaking with supporters at a campaign rally featuring U.S. Senator Joni Ernst at the Forte Banquet Center in Des Moines, Iowa in January 2016.