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Spouses of the 2016 presidential hopefuls (16 images)

The White House is not only for the President. As excited as people are to learn about presidential candidates, they are usually just as excited to learn about their wives and husbands who may be filling the position of First Lady, or perhaps in this election, First Man. Here are some of the spouses of hopeful 2016 presidential candidates.



Jeanette Rubio
High school sweethearts Marco and Jeanette Rubio married after seven years of dating. Prior to their marriage, Jeanette was briefly a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins. Jeanette was not very visible during her husband's 2012 campaign for his Senate seat, citing that she wanted to be there for their four children to provide them a balanced life. Above: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R) Florida, announces his run for the Presidency of the United States, at a rally in the Freedom Tower, Miami, Florida, April 13, 2015. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
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Melania Trump
Slovenian-born Melania Knauss had a successful modeling career and graced the covers of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and other fashion magazines before her marriage to Donald Trump. Since their wedding and the birth of son Baron, Melania has launched a jewelry line for QVC. Above: Donald Trump and Melania Trump walk through a crowd of supporters on route to the stage where Donald Trump announces he will be running for President of the United States at Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in New York City on June 16, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Kelley Paul
As husband Rand Paul was establishing his career as an ophthalmologist, Kelley helped compose written content and conduct administrative work for Rand's business. Just before Rand's entry into politics, Kelley began freelance writing and was hired by the political consulting group, The Strategy Group for Media. Since her husband's time in the Senate, Kelley has written books about her family history and works closely with charities that help veterans. Above: Kelley Ashby and Rand Paul Rand Paul arrive on the red carpet at the TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2014 in New York City. UPI/Monika Graff
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Bill Clinton
Being that his wife is the first First Lady of the United States to run for office, President Bill Clinton has already made a name for himself in politics. Hillary and Bill Clinton met during their time as law students at Yale University. Prior to Bill Clinton's presidency he served as Attorney General and Governor of Arkansas. Above: Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton greet Hillary Rodham Clinton on stage after she delivers a formal campaign kickoff speech at the Hillary for America Launch Event at Four Freedoms Park at Roosevelt Island in New York City on June 13, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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