2016 Election

2016 election results, polling and news about the presidential candidates.

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally at the Rec Hall at Penn State University on April 19, 2016 in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Sanders: Path to nomination is not easy

By Tom LoBianco, CNN

What's next for Sanders?

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CNN Chief National Correspondent John King at the magic wall.

What to watch for in the Pennsylvania primaries

The New York primaries on CNN in 90 seconds

Brooklyn Democratic Debate at the Brooklyn Navy Yards.

The Brooklyn Dem debate in 90 seconds

Ted Cruz and his family on the set of a CNN town hall.

Parenting 101: Trump, Cruz & Kasich edition

Cruz's best Trump put-downs at CNN town hall

Best of the Trump family CNN town hall

Who's who?

CNN Candidate Photography
John Kasich
ph: Nigel Parry

Who is John Kasich?

Who is Bernie Sanders?

Who is Hillary Clinton?

Who is Ted Cruz?

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2016 Delegate Tracker

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Political Op-Eds

Trump's hypocrisy on delegate count in New York

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up following victory in the New York state primary on April 19, 2016 in New York City.
Donald Trump scored a crucial victory in the Republican primary in his home state of New York on April 19, advancing his bid to clinch the party's presidential nomination, US networks projected. / AFP / Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

How Trump recaptured the momentum

Democrats are the real winners in New York

Bernie and Hillary, stop the nastiness

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Donald Trump appears at an NBC Town Hall at the Today Show on April 21, 2016 in New York City.

Trump hires another GOP veteran

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Ted Cruz, John Kasich join forces to stop Donald Trump

GOP Veteran: Trump needs to win on first ballot, but would be a 'disaster'; Cruz just a 'fiasco'

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 57 delegates at stake in Indianas May 3 primary. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Poll: Trump's support among young voters historically low

Rapper Lil Yachty has Lil B to thank for getting into Bernie Sanders

Ted Cruz John Kasich team up against Trump

Ted Cruz, John Kasich join forces to stop Donald Trump

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Republican Party braces ahead of critical 'Acela primary'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Trump campaign holds organizing call with Pennsylvania delegate candidates

Donald Trump appears at an NBC Town Hall at the Today Show on April 21, 2016 in New York City.

Trump: Oklahoma governor as VP is 'great' advice

Donald Trump Jr, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at a polling station during New York State primary presidential election on April 19, 2016 in Manhattan, New York.

Trump on Cruz: 'He's bribing people, essentially' for delegates

Resetting red and blue in the Rust Belt

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Cruz and Kasich join forces against Donald Trump

Lil Yachty on getting into Bernie Sanders via Lil B

Ted Cruz wins almost all of Maine's delegates at convention

A journey across the Rust Belt

Charles Koch

Charles Koch: 'Possible' Clinton could be better than GOP nominee

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Who should Trump pick as his running mate?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO's Convention on April 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Democratic Primary is scheduled for April 26, 2016.
(Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Who should Clinton pick as her running mate?

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump holds a rally at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center on April 21, 2016 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Poll: Trump, Clinton dominate ahead of Pennsylvania primary

Charles Koch

Koch: 'Possible' Clinton better than GOP nominee

When Darlene Hood thinks about her life, she remembers these years: 1965 was the year her father died; 1978 was the year her mother died; and 1985 was the year her oldest brother was killed. Hood was born in Youngstown in 1954, and her family left the city after the mils closed. But Hood decided to come back to a city that haunts her in the 1990s, and to this day, she can't explain why. "This is my home," she says. "You know how you can love and hate something at the same time?"
Hood works at a group home in the north side of Youngstown, where she takes care of men with mental disabilities. Her dream is to one day run a group home of her own, where she can take her clients out to the amusement park and nearby cities like Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Hood hasn't decided who she will vote for this year. She is excited about the idea of Hillary Clinton becoming the first woman president, but she doesn't think anyone in the field can help her or her community. "It don't really matter to me because ain't nobody gonna help me no way," she says.

An Ohio Democrat, but without enthusiasm

Donald Trump Jr. (L) looks on as his father, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, waves after speaking at a caucus night watch party at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on February 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Donald Trump Jr. on whether dad's brash style is just an act

Trump's son calls Cruz bathroom attack "desperate"

Donald Trump Jr, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at a polling station during New York State primary presidential election on April 19, 2016 in Manhattan, New York.

Trump's son: GOP would rather lose with Cruz than back dad

ALBANY, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on April 11, 2016 in Albany, New York. The New York Democratic primary is scheduled for April 19th. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

Trump's son on Veepstakes

Democrats' 40 million dollar Senate strategy

Sean Candela, 62, has lived in Erie his whole life, and owns two restaurants near the entrance of Presque Isle State Park. Its beach was recently voted the number one freshwater beach in the country, and the park is considered one Erie's gems, drawing a flood of tourists in the summer time to businesses like Candela's. He named his restaurants after his mother, Sara. "When I get tired, you think, well, you don't want anybody saying anything bad about your mother. So it gives you a little bit of extra energy," he says.
Candela has not decided which presidential candidate he'll vote for this year, though as a business owner, one of his top priorities is to be able to do his job "with as little interference as possible." He says he understands both Donald Trump's and Bernie Sanders' appeal. But, he adds: "There's appeal and there's reality. Can anybody in the system get a lot accomplished anymore?"

Both Sanders and Trump have an audience in Erie

Most days, you can find Tim Wiles sitting in the corner of the Swannie House, a bar in Buffalo that he has owned for more than 30 years. Born and raised in the city, after the big steel mills in the area closed, Wiles, 60, said everyone fled. "Anybody that graduated from college, the only thing they could do was get out," he says.
The city had gone through such hard times, he says, that when the 2008 financial crisis hit, some in his community hardly felt it: "We didn't suffer because we'd been suffering for so long." Wiles thinks Donald Trump is the most qualified presidential candidate, and is furious about the efforts within the Republican Party to stop the GOP front-runner from getting the nomination. "If the Republicans don't lay off this an, I will never vote Republican," he says.

From his seat at the Swannie House, it's Trump

'Inside Politics' Forecast: Will Trump woo delegates?

Sen. Bernie Sanders on State of the Union: Full Interview

Donald Trump Jr. on State of the Union: Full Interview

Why is Kasich staying in the race?

What's next for Sanders?

Sanders doesn't condemn Rosario Dawson's use of Monica Lewinsky attack

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump poses for a picture with supporters at the end of a press conference with members of the New York Veteran Police Association in Staten Island, New York on April 17, 2016. / AFP / KENA BETANCUR (Photo credit should read KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images)

Tale of two Trumps: why the tone down might not happen

Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks with reporters during a visit to the Republican National Committee (RNC) Spring Meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 20, 2016 in Hollywood, Florida.

Trump's son: Cruz only wins by 'bribing delegates'

Colorado delegate: Trump aide said no challenge to state's Cruz reps

Kentucky GOP leaders pick 25 delegates in quieter state convention

Vice President Joseph Biden speaks at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building April 14, 2016 in Washington, DC.

Biden mum on whether he voted for Clinton or Sanders

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump holds a rally at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center on April 21, 2016 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Adviser: Trump is playing a part

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Hillary Clinton touts her Pennsylvania roots

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First on CNN: Cruz super PAC returns to Kasich attack

Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaks with people during the Republican National Committee Spring Meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 21, 2016 in Hollywood, Florida.

RNC chief warns Trump supporters and opponents

Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaks with people during the Republican National Committee Spring Meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 21, 2016 in Hollywood, Florida.

RNC chief warns GOP to get behind candidate

NATO flag flying at NATO Headquarters Brussels.

What Trump says about NATO and what it actually does

Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' gets political

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GOP candidates get busy lobbying Pennsylvania's free agent delegate bounty

What happened to Trump's donations to veterans?

With Trump's criticisms echoing, RNC huddles at Florida resort

Fact-checking Ted Cruz's claim that he's an 'outsider' like Bernie Sanders

Clinton's advice on cyberbullying: 'Don't take it personally'

Is Ted Cruz an 'outsider' like Bernie Sanders?

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe speaks during a Democratic Party of Virginia Jefferson-Jackson event June 26, 2015 at George Mason University's Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.

Virginia governor restores voting rights to over 200K convicted felons

Why Brexit could hurt the US, too

ENNISKILLEN, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 17: Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) and US President Barack Obama (R) wave as they arrive at the G8 venue of Lough Erne on June 17, 2013 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The two day G8 summit, hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is being held in Northern Ireland for the first time. Leaders from the G8 nations have gathered to discuss numerous topics with the situation in Syria expected to dominate the talks. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Obama: European Union strengthens Britain

Vice President Joe Biden waves before speaking to students as part of the national It's On Us Week of Action at the Cox Pavilion at UNLV on April 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joe Biden praises Bernie Sanders for 'thinking big'

Meet the drag queens running to be the GOP nominee

For the Kinsey Sicks, politics is no drag

Clinton takes her foot off the gas on Sanders after New York win

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Trump tells Oprah his political views in 1988

Trump waffles on whether Clinton is 'qualified' to be president

Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks with reporters during a visit to the Republican National Committee (RNC) Spring Meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 20, 2016 in Hollywood, Florida.

With an eye on Indiana, Cruz applies light touch to eastern contests

Trump campaign spends $2.5M on ads in Pennsylvania, Indiana

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks on stage with her husband Bill Clinton after winning the highly contested New York primary on April 19, 2016 in New York City. Clinton, who had enjoyed a large lead over her rival Bernie Sanders only months ago, saw that lead shrink as the Sanders campaign made inroads with younger and more liberal voters. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Pennsylvania restaurant makes Hillary Clinton-themed pizza with hot sauce

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Fearing appearance of favoritism, RNC blocks rule change

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$182 million: Bernie Sanders equals Hillary Clinton's campaign fundraising

Top Sanders aide: Senator 'has a path to victory'

Trump on Tubman $20: 'pure political correctness'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cruz knocks Trump's position on transgender bathroom law

CNN Chief National Correspondent John King at the magic wall.

What to watch in Pennsylvania's primary, with its 54 free agent GOP delegates

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Donald Trump against North Carolina bathroom bill

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Trump: I would change GOP platform on abortion

Trump: Tubman on the $20 bill is 'pure political correctness'

Plouffe: Sanders has 'zero' chance, Clinton should root for Cruz contest

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Without winning strategy, GOP donors stay on sidelines

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests and supporters during a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Trump transition: 'I'm not going to blow it'

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks following victory in the New York state primary on April 19, 2016 in New York City.

Can Donald Trump really hit 1,237 before Cleveland?

BEDFORD, NH - JANUARY 10: A man votes in the New Hampshire primary at Bedford High School on January 10, 2012 in Bedford, New Hampshire. Voters in New Hampshire headed to the polls in the nation's first primary election to pick their choice for a U.S. presidential candidate. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

2016 Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Fast Facts

Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during her primary night gathering on March 15, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Clinton campaign chief: 'No question' women will be on VP list

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks on stage with her husband Bill Clinton after winning the highly contested New York primary on April 19, 2016 in New York City. Clinton, who had enjoyed a large lead over her rival Bernie Sanders only months ago, saw that lead shrink as the Sanders campaign made inroads with younger and more liberal voters. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Clinton 'very supportive' of Philadelphia soda tax

Newly elected Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin, (L) gives thumbs-ups alongside outside Speaker John Boehner, Republican of Ohio, after being elected Speaker in the House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, October 29, 2015.

Paul Ryan: I'm no John Boehner

Top general: Cheaper to keep troops in South Korea than U.S.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks following victory in the New York state primary on April 19, 2016 in New York City.

Trump returns to 'Lyin' Ted' moniker

Can Clinton win with pledged delegates alone?

ALBANY, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on April 11, 2016 in Albany, New York. The New York Democratic primary is scheduled for April 19th. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

How does Donald Trump get to 1,237 delegates?

John Kasich talks with reporters after having lunch at PJ Bernstein's Deli Restaurant on April 16, 2016 in New York City.

John Kasich: GOP 'going to get creamed' if Trump or Cruz nominee

Hillary Clinton talks race: 'We all have implicit biases'

John Kasich talks with reporters after having lunch at PJ Bernstein's Deli Restaurant on April 16, 2016 in New York City.

Kasich: If Trump or Cruz get nominee, we'll get creamed

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How New York results affect the delegate count

Republican Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) attends his Pennsylvania kick off event at the National Constitution Center on April 19, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It's official: Ted Cruz needs a contested convention to win — and here's how he plans to do it

The long and winding road to the Republican nomination

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: The New York Stock Exchange is seen on Wall Street on May 1, 2012 in New York City. Following positive news of a rise in U.S. manufacturing activity, The Dow Jones industrial average rose almost 66 points, or 0.5%, to close at 13,279.40, the highest since December 2007. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

How does Wall Street view Clinton and Trump wins in NY?

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New York primary: 5 takeaways

Republican Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) attends his Pennsylvania kick off event at the National Constitution Center on April 19, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Cruz: 'Nobody is getting 1,237'

Ben Carson: Keep Jackson where he is, put Tubman on the $2 bill