This article lists those who were potential candidates for the

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nomination for

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in the 1996 election. Former Kansas Senator Bob Dole won the 1996 Republican nomination for

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, and chose former

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as his running mate. Dole chose Kemp as his running mate in order to solidify support among the conservative wing of the Republican Party, despite the mutual personal distaste the two candidates had for each other. The Dole–Kemp ticket would lose the 1996 election to the Clinton–

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ticket.

Shortlist

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Other potential candidates

Members of Congress

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Governors

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Other Individuals

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