Newspaper endorsements in the 2016 United States presidential primaries

2016 U.S. presidential election
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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.