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Announcement expected by: March
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont told the Associated Press in December that he would make a decision about running for president by March of this year. Sanders returned earlier this month to New Hampshire, a first-in-the-nation primary state, telling NH1 that he is seriously considering a White House run.
Announcement expected by: May or June
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who also ran in 2012, will announce his intentions in the 2016 presidential race in May or June, he told The New York Times. He held a series of fundraisers last November where he was likely met with potential supporters and Republican operatives, according to Politico.
Announcement expected by: Unknown
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced in a Facebook post in December 2014 that he would “actively explore the possibility of running for President.”
Though he hasn't publicly set a timeline for a formal announcement, Bush met with Mitt Romney earlier this month, fueling speculation that the two potential rivals were discussing their possible campaigns. Bush launched a leadership PAC called “Right to Rise” on Jan. 6.
Announcement expected by: June
Tea Party darling Sen. Ted Cruz, who says he believes that the field of GOP candidates will solidify in June, said on “Fox & Friends” that he is looking at a campaign very seriously.
Cruz has certainly proceeded as if he is already a candidate for 2016, visiting early primary states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, expanding his staff, and even renouncing his Canadian citizenship.
Announcement expected by: May or June
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to make a final decision about 2016 by “the end of the Spring,” according to Time Magazine. He launched a political action committee, Leadership Matters for America, on Monday Jan. 26.
Announcement expected by: March to May
A Rubio senior adviser told ABC News that Rubio has told them to “proceed as if he is running for president.” According to two unnamed Republicans, Rubio told about 30 core supporters that he would decide by the spring about whether or not to run for president.
Announcement expected by: March to May
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul confirms he will certainly be on the ballot in 2016 -- but hasn't officially declared whether it will be as a presidential candidate or merely a Senator. In September 2014, Paul announced that he will not make a decision about 2016 until the spring. He told the The Washington Times that ultimately, his decision to launch a bid will be depended on GOP’s willingness to endorse a “new kind” of Republican.
Announcement expected by: June
Gov. Scott Walker established a political committee called “Our American Revival” on Tuesday, Jan. 27 that will help with his presidential campaign, according to the Associated Press. A Walker aide told ABC News that the governor plans to wait until late spring or summer to decide on 2016. He will most likely make his official announcement around June.
Announcement expected by: May
Dr. Ben Carson said on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos that he would make a decision about running for president by May 1.
Despite a busy schedule, and the formation of a political action committee, “One Nation”, he says he's not ready to make any commitments to a presidential campaign yet. \"I don't know what my role will be in the future,\" Carson said, \"but I know that I will continue to fight extremely hard for these principles.\"
Announcement expected by: Spring
The former senator from Pennsylvania has been busy traveling to important primary states and actively engaging with donors and activists this past year. Although, an aide said Santorum won’t make a final decision on a bid until later in the spring, all signs point to another run for the White House.
Announcement expected by: Unknown
Sen. Lindsey Graham launched an exploratory committee Jan . 29 to “test the waters” for a potential 2016 run. His supporters include 2008 GOP nominee Sen. John McCain, who has publicly supported his candidacy: “My illegitimate son Lindsey Graham is exploring that option,” McCain joked in a news conference earlier this month. “I am strongly encouraging Senator Lindsey Graham particularly with the world the way it is today.\"
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