President's Race: How we got here

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What began as a crowded presidential race, has now come down to just two candidates.

“I am officially running for President of the United States," said Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump when he first started his campaign.

“I’m hitting the road to earn your vote," said Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton as she started her campaign.

Both parties had their share of competition as the Republicans saw 17 candidates and the Democrats had a fight to the finish between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

As the primaries began, the playing field grew thinner and thinner. The Republican race for the nomination soon came down to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Marco Rubio, but after Trump won Rubio’s home state of Florida, the Senator called it quits.

Trump then had Cruz and Kasich to defeat to secure the Republican nomination. Of all states, it was Indiana that seemed to seal the deal.

“We’re going to make America greater than ever before. I love you Indiana," said Trump, "Thank you for all your help.”

After Trump’s victory in the Hoosier state, Kasich and Cruz suspended their campaigns, paving the way for Trump to be the Republican nominee. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders continued his campaign through the rest of the primary season, before conceding to and endorsing Hillary Clinton as the party’s candidate.

From there, it was running mate time. Donald Trump selected Indiana Governor Mike Pence to join his ticket, citing his experience both in Congress and as an executive. Clinton, meanwhile, touted Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia.

Not to mention email and locker room talk controversies, all eyes now turn to the polls, as Election Day is today.

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