Scott Walker presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scott Walker, Inc.
Campaign	U.S. presidential election, 2016
Candidate	Scott Walker Governor of Wisconsin (2011–present)
Affiliation	Republican Party
Status	Announced: July 13, 2015 Suspended: September 21, 2015
Headquarters	P.O. Box 620590 Middleton, Wisconsin
Key people	Michael W. Grebe (campaign manager) Jon Hammes (co-chair campaign fundraising) Todd Ricketts (co-chair campaign fundraising) Kate Lind (treasurer) Joe Fadness
Slogan	Reform. Growth. Safety.

The 2016 presidential campaign of Scott Walker was when he tried to become the President of the United States. At the time, he was the Governor of Wisconsin. He officially announced his plan to run for president on July 13, 2015, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Before his big announcement, Scott Walker had been thinking about running for president. He even set up a special group to help him raise money and see if enough people would support him. This is called "testing the waters" for a campaign.

How Did Scott Walker Announce His Campaign?

Scott Walker used social media to build excitement for his announcement. On July 2, 2015, he started posting parts of his campaign logo on Instagram. He shared a new piece each day, like a puzzle, until the full logo was revealed.

He also used Twitter to share his message. He tweeted a picture of himself waving next to an American flag. The message with the picture simply said, "It begins." This helped get people ready for his official announcement.

Why Did the Campaign End?

Scott Walker's presidential campaign ended on September 21, 2015. He decided to stop running because his support in public opinion polls was low. These polls help show how many people might vote for a candidate. When the numbers were not high enough, he chose to suspend his campaign.

Images for kids

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  Walker speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference

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  Governor Walker at Citizens United Freedom Summit in South Carolina

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  Governor Walker speaks in New Hampshire

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  Flag logo of Walker's campaign