Newspaper endorsements in the 2016 United States presidential primaries
Newspapers and news media in the United States traditionally endorse candidates for party nomination for President of the United States, prior to endorsing one of the ultimate nominees for president. Below is a list of notable news media endorsements in 2016, by candidate, for each primary race.
Democrats
[Hillary [Clinton presidential campaign, 2016|Hillary Clinton]] (nominee)
[Bernie Sanders [presidential campaign, 2016|Bernie Sanders]]
Republicans
[Jeb [Bush presidential campaign, 2016|Jeb Bush]]
Ben Carson">Ben Carson presidential campaign, 2016">Ben Carson
Chris Christie">Chris Christie presidential campaign, 2016">Chris Christie
Ted Cruz">Ted Cruz presidential campaign, 2016">Ted Cruz
John Kasich">John Kasich presidential campaign, 2016">John Kasich
[Ronald Reagan] (write-in)
Although Reagan died in 2004, one newspaper recommended a write-in vote for him to protest against Donald Trump.| Newspaper | State | Endorsement date | Ref. |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune | California | June 2, 2016 |