The List of Republican Candidates Currently Running for President in 2016

Known for: Speaker, political and business advisor. Former Governor of Florida.

"It's time to start working for American people again." - Jeb2016.com

Known for: Speaker, author, political commentary. Retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon.

"Together we can make America great again." - BenCarson.com

Known for: Governor of New Jersey.

"I am now ready to fight for the people of the United States of America." - HuffingtonPost.com

Known for: Junior United States Senator from Texas.

"I believe in the power of millions of courageous conservatives rising up to reignite the promise of America." - Announcement Speech

Known for: Former Governor of Maryland.

Known for: Former IRS Commissioner

"Americans deserve constructive solutions to the challenges facing our country." - MarkforAmerica.com

Known for: Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard.

"We know the only way to reimagine our government is to reimagine who is leading it." Announcement Speech

Known for: Former Governor of Virginia

"Maybe this slow-growth economy is good enough for other people, but it’s not good enough for me.” - Announcement Speech

Known for: Senator from South Carolina.

"You want to know how this war with Radical Islamic Extremists ends? We win, and they lose. I lay down every night and wake up every morning determined to protect this country. We must fight them over there to keep them from coming here." - LindseyGraham.com

Known for: Former Governor of Arkansas, Fox News commentator.

"Take America from hope to higher ground." - MikeHuckabee.com

Known for: Governor of Louisiana.

"We have had enough talkers. It's time for a doer." - Announcement Speech

Known for: Governor of Ohio.

Known for: Former Governor of New York.

“We the People are equipped to lead this nation. We the People are what make this country great." - GeorgePataki.com

Known for: Senator from Kentucky.

"The Washington machine that gobbles up our freedoms and invades every nook and cranny of our lives must be stopped." - Announcement Speech

Known for: Former Governor of Texas.

"Our rights come from God, not from government." - RickPerry.org

Known for: Junior Senator From Florida.

"Now the time has come for our generation to lead the way towards a new American century." - Announcement Speech

Known for: Former Senator from Pennsylvania.

"“Every life has dignity. Every life is worth fighting to protect.” - RickSantorum.com

Known for: Business tycoon, TV personality, The Trump Organization.

"When somebody challenges you unfairly, fight back - be brutal, be tough - don't take it. It is always important to WIN!" - Facebook

Known for: Governor of Wisconsin.