Martin O'Malley presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
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| Campaign | United States presidential election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Martin O'Malley Governor of Maryland (2007–2015) Mayor of Baltimore (1999–2007) |
| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Headquarters | 1501 St. Paul Street, Suite 114 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Receipts | US$2,006,904 (2015-06-30) |
| Slogan | Rebuild the American Dream |
The 2016 presidential campaign of Martin O'Malley was his effort to become the President of the United States. O'Malley was the 61st Governor of Maryland before running for president. He wanted to win the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. His campaign officially started on May 30, 2015. It ended on February 1, 2016.
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Why Martin O'Malley Ran for President
Martin O'Malley was thought to be a possible presidential candidate since 2012. He had served as the Governor of Maryland. He also was the Mayor of Baltimore. In 2012, he said that Hillary Clinton would be a "great President." He also mentioned he would need to think deeply about running himself.
How the Campaign Started
The day before his big announcement, O'Malley shared a video. In the video, he played Hail to the Chief on his guitar. This song is often played for the President. It was a hint about his plans. On May 30, he officially started his campaign. He held a rally in Baltimore, Maryland.
Why the Campaign Ended
O'Malley stopped his campaign after the first big voting event. This event was the Iowa caucuses. He did not get many votes there. His campaign also had low support in public opinion polls.
Images for kids
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O'Malley speaking with supporters at a campaign event in Manchester, New Hampshire
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O'Malley speaking at an immigration roundtable in Phoenix, Arizona
