The 2016 election for the presidency is a close one.

The candidates for the 2016 election are Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, Evan McMullin, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The two that have the best chances of becoming  president are Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.

Background of Jill Stein . Jill Stein is part of the green party is a left wing political party in the United States. The Green party promotes environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, participatory grassroots democracy, gender equality, LGBT rights, and anti-racism. Jill Stein ran for president back in 2012 when Barrack Obama was elected as our president for his Second term as President of the United States of America. Jill Stein also is an activist and a politician.

Background of Hilary Clinton. Hilary Clinton was born October 26, 1947 she is currently 69 years of age and is running for president for the second time, and she looking to become the next president. Hilary Clinton is currently in the Democratic Party. Hilary Clinton is looking to fight for the LGBT Youth of the United States of America and more women rights and a decrease in bullying.

Background of Gary Johnson. Gary Johnson was born January 1, 1953 and is currently 63 years of age. Gary was a former Governor of New Mexico and he won He officially won the nomination on May 29, 2016 at the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, Florida, receiving 55.8% of the vote. Gary Johnson is currently in the Liberation party and he wants to fight for terrorism Around the World.

Background of Evan McMullin. Evan McMullin was born April 2, 1976 and he’s currently 40 years of age. Evan McMullin was a former CIA operations officer and independent candidate in the United States 2016 presidential election. Evan Does not have a party he is an Independent politician

Background of Donald Trump. Donald Trump was born June 14, 1946 and  he’s currently 70 years of age, the oldest of the candidates. Donald Trump is an American businessman, television producer, and a politician. Donald Trump is part of the Republican party. Donald trump is trying to fight for immigration rules and he has ideas for jobs.