The 2016 Democratic Primaries

The 2016 Democratic primaries were a series of elections to choose the party's presidential nominee. Hillary Clinton, a former Secretary of State and senator, competed against Bernie Sanders, a senator known for his progressive views. Clinton had broad establishment support, while Sanders gained momentum with his call for large-scale economic and political reforms. The contest involved numerous state votes, debates, and grassroots campaigning. Clinton ultimately secured enough delegate support to clinch the nomination, although Sanders' strong progressive stance energized many voters and pushed the party to address issues like income inequality and healthcare reform.