February 13, 2016 - Former Virgina Governor Jim Gilmore ended his bid yesterday for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Gilmore had struggled to gain attention through out his time in the race. He never made the main debate stage and he often was left out of polling surveys. Of all the 17 Republicans who ran for the nomination , Jim Gilmore for president 2016 campaign buttons were probably the hardest to find.

In a statement announcing his exit from the race Gilmore said " my goal was to focus on the importance of this election as real  turning  point, and to emphasize the dangers of continuing on a road that will further undermine America's economy and weaken our national security."

With Gilmore suspending his White House campaign it leaves six Replicates in the race , New York Businessman Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida , former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Ohio Governor John Kasich and Dr. Ben Carson.