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Hillary for America was the official 2016 presidential campaign organization for Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator from New York, and First Lady. Launched on April 12, 2015, the campaign emphasized economic inequality, opportunity for families and small businesses, and continuity in foreign policy from the Obama administration, focusing on Democratic priorities including foreign policy and economic issues. It aimed to make history by electing the first female president, culminating in Clinton securing the Democratic nomination—the first for a woman by a major U.S. political party—after a competitive primary against Bernie Sanders. The campaign's slogan 'Stronger Together' highlighted unity and progress, with extensive digital outreach produced by a design team based in Brooklyn, New York.
Financially, Hillary for America raised over $563 million in the 2016 election cycle, making it one of the most funded campaigns in U.S. history, supported by individual donors, PACs like Priorities USA Action, and grassroots contributions. The organization coordinated with allied super PACs, though this led to legal scrutiny; in 2016, the Campaign Legal Center sued Correct the Record and Hillary for America over alleged illegal coordination on online activities. The campaign was also targeted by Project Veritas. It operated with a purpose to provide 'every family, every small business, and every American a path to lasting prosperity' through Clinton's election.
Despite strong fundraising and a historic nomination, the campaign ended in defeat on November 8, 2016, when Clinton lost the general election to Republican Donald Trump by a narrow popular vote margin but decisively in the Electoral College. Post-election reflections highlighted lessons learned from the 576-day effort. The organization dissolved after the election, but its activities underscored networks of Democratic donors, staff alumni in politics, and ongoing influence in progressive circles.