1. Next Bachelor Odds 2020
2. Who Will Win Bachelor 2020
3. Next Bachelor Odds 2019

It’s that next group of players, though, who figure to get the betting action heating up. Among that group at -6 is two-time defending champ and bookmakers’ darling Brooks Koepka. The contestants have less than two months to find love, and the success rate is ridiculously low. Watch video clips and browse photos of The Odd Couple on CBS.com. Series premiere Thursday, February 19th, 8:30/7:30c on CBS.com. Nick Reed, private investigator for the Lassiter Agency, wasn't the marrying kind. He craved excitement, change, and he never stayed in one place too long.Unlike Tabitha Harvey. Tabby had lived in.

The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election is slated to take place on November 8th, 2016, and there are some excellent odds at online sportsbooks for not just who will win the 2016 Presidential Election, but individual caucuses, primaries, nominations, and more. This would be because no single day will influence the path of the nation as much as electing a new commander in chief to lead our country.

With the election being just months away, it still isn't clear on which candidates will represent the Republican and Democratic parties... the only thing that we do know is that President Barack Obama will not be able to seek a third term and therefore we will have a new leader following the 58th Presidential Election.

Below, we'll show you the most current political betting odds for the primaries, caucuses, nominations, and the Presidency. With the upcoming Super Tuesday run of caucuses and primaries, anything can and probably will change. We will also include other useful info about the voting process, how to register to vote, as well as info on how to bet on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and all the political betting odds that will be available leading up to the big day. Please use the links below to quickly navigate the different sections, and make sure to get your tickets in for Super Tuesday!

Jump To:Ways To Bet On 2016 Presidential Election ~ Who's Running In 2016? ~ Voting Info ~ Where To Wager On 2016 Election

Current Betting Odds To Win 2016 Presidential Election

Latest Presidential Election Odds: With just over 24 hours to go, the question on everybody’s lips is “who will win the 2016 presidential election?” The Vegas odds on the 2016 presidential election could best be described as tumultuous, as they’ve seen quite a few ups and downs this cycle. But with the FBI’s announcement that they wouldn’t be investigating Ms. Clinton’s email scandal any further and some hard last minute campaigning in swing states, Hillary has taken a hefty lead over Mr. Trump. Her odds have jumped back up to -500, and since early voting begun, she has seen a lead in nearly all of the polls. Hillary’s biggest obstacle now will be winning over swing states. She shows a lead in Pennsylvania but is still neck and neck with Donald in incredibly influential states like Florida and Ohio. She’s highly favored to win the election, but as this election cycle has proven, almost anything can happen.

Donald Trump has been doing his very best to make up for the deficits his campaign has suffered throughout this election cycle. Despite a poor showing in the first two debates, he was able to pull out an adequate showing in the third. He has since spent his time campaigning hard, trying to win over the last of the undecided voters. The last few weeks have shown a decidedly more level headed Trump, and he has made slight gains in the polls. Despite the strides he’s made, though, his odds have still fallen off somewhat. Mr. Trump sits at +350 to take the White House, and it will take more than a few swing states to win him the election. With just over a day or so until the final votes are counted, Mr. Trump is running out of time, and is definitely the underdog going into the election.

2016 U.S. Presidential Betting Odds as found at BetOnline Sportsbook on Nov 7th, 2016 - Click Screenshot To Bet

2016 U.S. Presidential Betting Odds as found at Bovada Sportsbook on Nov 7th, 2016 - Click Screenshot To Bet

Odds To Be The Next President Of The United States Updated 11-07-16

Who Is Running For U.S. President In 2016?

Hillary Clinton - Wife of former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the current Secretary of State in the US, a position she assumed office of in 2009 under Barack Obama. From almost a decade as the First Lady of Arkansas to the First Lady of the United States through two Bill Clinton administration’s, Hillary Clinton has always had a strong personal identity. She continued her political career as United States Senator from New York (the first time that a former US First Lady had held public office) before taking up her current position in the White House. A graduate of Yale Law School, she remains many people’s favourite to become the first female President of the United States.

Updated 11/03/16 – There’s less than a week to go until the election, and Hillary Clinton still holds firmly onto her lead in the polls. Her odds, though, have dropped somewhat. Two weeks ago, her numbers were showing her as the clear favorite, at -600. They are now holding steady around -325 to -250. Ms. Clinton was the clear winner in the debates and has been campaigning pretty hard ever since, making her way all across the country. At this point, it’s looking like it’s her election to lose, although with the Supreme Court and the FBI still going over this email debacle, there may be a change in her numbers over the next few days. BetOnline is the best place to make sure you’ve got the most up to date bets.

Donald Trump- When you first thought about who would be the next President of The United States you probably did not think that Mr. Trump would be part of it. Well, the betting odds for Donald Trump to be the next president are at 25/1, which is tied for the 6th favorite according to Vegas. Trump is a real estate mogul in New York City and has been on the Forbes list multiple times. Him getting elected would mean some major changes in the world of politics, some of which are probably needed. However, I am not sure if we can have a president that offends almost everyone.

Updated 11/03/16 - With five days to go, Mr. Trump’s number have actually been improving. His tailspin finally ended in the third debate, when it appeared as though he’d actually prepared for this one, and was able to answer some questions. Both candidates conducted themselves well, and since then, he has been traversing the country, campaigning hard. Due to this, his numbers have improved both in polls and in odds, going from +325 to +175, which is better than he’s been averaging since being named the official GOP Nominee. Mr. Trump doesn’t have much time to pull closer to Ms. Clinton, but if there’s one thing that this election season has proven, it’s that anything can happen, so be sure to watch those numbers closely.

Gary Johnson -Gary Johnson is the Former governor of New Mexico who will be running on the Independent ticket. Johnson has come to be known as a “libertarian-minded conservative” within his home state and on the national stage. He has most recently worked on progressing legal marijuana and has more socially liberal views than many in the Republican Party, although his fiscal policies are wholly conservative. This North Dakota native is a businessman as well as a politician, and has run for president in 2012, and 2002.

Updated 9/16/16 - The first presidential debate is fast approaching, and Gary Johnson’s name has been tossed around as the potential third candidate on that stage come September 26th. Many people have demanded that his name be added to the debate, as he has recently been put on all 50 state ballots as well as the ballot in D.C. The attention that has been brought to his candidacy has brought about a resurgence in his odds, which have improved from an abysmal 100/1 to 50/1. While that is a drastic improvement, he remains a longshot for both the debate and the presidency come November.

Jill Stein - Jill Stein is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stein has never actually held any political office of any sort, although she has run for quite a few positions over the years. The doctor from Massachusetts is running on the Green-Rainbow party ticket. To date, her name will appear on the ballot in only 36 states. As you can imagine, Dr. Stein faces an uphill battle when it comes to her odds.

Updated 9/16/16 -Not many people have heard of Jill Stein, let alone the party she represents. The Green-Rainbow party is a little-known political group in Massachusetts. Dr. Stein is their presidential nominee and has a presumptive 2% of the national vote. These dismal polling numbers are reflected in her odds, which stand at +25000, the worst odds of any official candidate.

Tim Kaine - Timothy Kaine: Timothy “Tim” Kaine was born in Saint Paul Minnesota on February 26th, 1958. He attended the University of Missouri and earned his BA in 1979, then went on to pursue his Juris Doctorate at Harvard University. He graduated from their School of Law in 1983. Tim Kaine’s political career has been non-stop since 1995, when he was elected as a city councilman in Richmond, Virginia. He became Mayor from 1998 to 2001, when he was elected Lieutenant governor. He became Governor in 2005 and served for five years. He was named the chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2009 and has served as a US senator since 2012 for his state of Virginia. Hillary Clinton named him her running mate for the 2016 election, and it is speculated by many that he will take over her campaign if her health prevents her from continuing on.

Updated 9/16/16 -Whether it’s due to growing concern over Hillary’s debilitating health or just a lack of faith in her electability, bettors have now thrown her VP into the ring of potential candidates. His odds are actually pretty good, comparatively, at +5000. But his addition to the already long list of potential presidents this late in the game is just a reminder that this election cycle has been tumultuous, to say the least.

Out Of The Race: But Still Have Odds

Bernie Sanders - The Senator from Vermont was born in 1941 in New York. He went to Brooklyn College and later the University of Chicago. He became actively involved in the civil rights movement and other progressive causes. In 1981, he became mayor Burlington, Vermont and was re-elected three more times. Sanders became a member of the US House of Representatives in 1990, running as an independent. While serving, he criticized members of both the Democratic and Republicans, and was a staunch opponent of the Iraq War. He became a Senator in 2006, and also served on several committees, including the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. As a presidential hopeful, he has galvanized a large support group of progressive democrats and independents, and even a few conservatives.

Updated 9/16/16 - The Senator from Vermont promised a political revolution on his campaign trail. Although he lost the nomination and rescinded his bid for the presidency in July, his odds had steadily been improving for a while there, suggesting the possibility of a revolution after all. It seems those numbers have finally stalled at 25/1, though, as he has been for the past two weeks. Despite his impressive move across the board, Mr. Sanders is still a severe underdog and remains an unlikely winner in November.

Paul Ryan - 42 year old Ryan, born in Janesville, Wisconsin and a graduate of Miami University, was Mitt Romney’s running mate for the 2012 Presidential Election. Ryan currently holds the position as House Budget Committee Chairman and assumed office as the United States Representative for Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district in 1999. Ryan has a long history of speechwriting for political figures throughout his career, and is known for his budget reformations regarding healthcare in the United States.

Updated 9/16/16- Speaker Ryan recently won the primary in his state, despite not having support from GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Despite this obvious declaration that he is running for office in the House of Representatives, and not for the presidency, he still has odds to become the next POTUS. These odds have dropped drastically, making him one of the worst underdogs on BetOnline at the moment. Mr. Ryan’s odds are now +10000, down from the +6600 he had two weeks ago.

Mitt Romney - Willard Mitt Romney was born in Michigan on March 12th 1947. The son of former Michigan governor George Romney politics was never far from young Mitt. After a failed attempt to unseat Tedd Kennedy in the senate in 1994 Romney reappeared on the scene to run the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and win the bid for the 2002 games. He then won the Massachusetts governors race in 2003. 40 years after his father lost the 1968 nomination to Dick Nixon, Mitt lost his fist bid to become president to John McCain, before losing a second time to President Obama.

Updated 9/16/16 – It seems that voters have finally gotten the message that Mr. Romney is not running for president in 2016. He has finally been removed from the board, and no longer has odds to become the next president. Since the beginning of the political season, Mr. Romney’s odds were 500/1. He was the only person who had odds on the board that never saw an increase or decrease in them, he just sat at +50000. This could be because he hasn’t been a candidate since 2012 or because he was never fit to be a presidential candidate in the first place, who knows. The only sure thing now is that you can’t bet on him.

Joe Biden - Born Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr, he is currently holding office as the 47th Vice President of the United State under the Barack Obama administration. Biden has been in office in 2009 following almost a decade serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The big political career all started back in 1973 for Biden when he took office as the United States Senator for Delaware. A University of Delaware graduate, the 69 year old was elected for a second term in the Vice Presidency in 2012.

Updated 9/16/16 - growing concerns about Hillary’s declining health have yet again pushed Joe Biden into the limelight as a potential replacement. These health concerns are the cherry on top of a bad week for Hillary. Earlier it was announced that FBI records are being subpoenaed, giving new life to the talks that she will be indicted for her email scandal. She has also come under fire for calling Trump supporters “deplorables”. All of these things add up to one thing for VP Biden – the chance at a 2016 presidency. He currently has the third best odds at 20/1. It seems prevalent to add that Mr. Biden has never actually thrown his bid in for the presidency. People just apparently want to bet on him.

John Kasich - John Richard Kasich was born on May 13, 1952 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1974 with Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. In 1978, when he was only 28, Kasich became a Senator in Ohio. He was the youngest ever Ohio senator. One of the first things he did in office was refuse a pay raise. Kasich served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1983 to 2001. A fiscal conservative, he worked with Ralph Nader to close tax loopholes for corporations. He served on the House Armed Service Committee for 18 years, and later was chairman of the House Budget Committee. He has also worked as a Fox News host and has written three books.

Update 9/16/16 - The desperation is palpable over in the Republican Party, as John Kasich’s name has being tossed back into the ring. It looks as if voters know they are only deluding themselves because his odds are about as hopeful as republican voters. They sit at a depressing +50000, the worst odds on the board. Guess it’s a good thing he’s not actually a candidate.

Types of Presidential Betting Odds For The 2016 Election

We became very astute in all the ways to bet on who will be the next President of the United States of America back in 2012 and leading up to that election. Below, we'll break down common ways to bet on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and what you might encounter when looking for the odds.

Odds To Win Electoral Vote - By far, this is the most common type of Presidential wager. This bet will simply ask who will be the next President/winner of the election. Until the candidates or potential candidates for each political party are known, these odds will likely only cover whether the Democrats or the Republicans win control over the White House. These odds were available the day after the 2012 Presidential Election for the 2016 election... we've covered these odds on this page. And, just like any wager made with a sportsbook or online bookmaker, it will be handicapped however since there is only a winner and a loser, the wager is handicapped through payouts and the amount won with a single dollar wagered.

Handicapped Electoral Vote Count - This type of betting should be familiar for anyone that knows about betting on sports. When the electoral vote count is handicapped, it is just like a spread on a football game, basketball games, etc... Basically, the handicapped vote count will dictate the margin of electoral votes a candidate will need to win/lose by in order to win the wager. We mentioned Obama beat Romney by 126 electoral votes for which his handicapped line was 90.5 electoral votes. By winning by 91 or more votes, Obama won both the election as well as the wager for those who took the bet. It is unlikely to see this line until the weeks/days before the 2016 election.

Over/Under Electoral Vote Count - Another bet that is very similar to a sports wager... the over/under wager on the electoral vote count is done on a candidate by candidate basis and it simply asks whether Candidate A will get more or less than a predetermined number of Electoral College votes. This predetermined amount will be different for each candidate based on his/her outlook for the upcoming election. Sometimes the over/under is handicapped through payouts to a single dollar wager because the difference in one state could potentially be as many as 55 electoral votes. Again, this wager usually isn't available until a week or two before the election.

Odds To Win Popular Vote - This works just like the odds to win the election however winning the Electoral College and winning the popular vote are two completely different things mainly because you can win the popular vote but not the election. Still, odds for the popular vote are presented in the same format where either Candidate A or Candidate B wins. And without a spread/handicap, each side of the wager pays differently when a single dollar is wagered on one side versus the other. Look for the 2016 popular vote odds to become available within a month of the election date.

Odds To Win A Particular Swing State - As we talked about previously, one state can make or break a campaign and therefore there is a lot of attention placed on particular states which could go either way... Democrat or Republican. Each election is different but typically these wager revolve on bigger states which can actually impact the race significantly. Each state has different odds for Democrats or Republicans based on past elections, current polling, and registered voters in the state. Perhaps the best example of this wager was Florida in 2012 where Mitt Romney was better than a 2 to 1 favorite to win the state's 29 electoral votes. Well, President Obama won Florida in 2012 thus winning a good chunk of money for anyone who bet on him to win the state because he was the underdog and a single dollar wager payed more than what was bet plus the original amount risked. Because so much goes into figuring out which way a state might go, or even if there is a possibility of it swinging to one side or the other, odds for swing states are not available until right before the election.

Political Primary Odds - Leading up to 2016 there will be a lot of campaigning within both of the major political parties for nomination to be the next President of the United States. With that comes betting odds on each party's primaries in big states where it is not already known who will be selected to represent the party in the upcoming Presidential Election. Back in 2012, Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney went head-to-head for several weeks for the Republican nomination until Santorum finally bowed out, clearing the way for Romney to seek election. In 2016, both parties will be selecting a nominee so the action should be much more intense than in 2012. Look for odds to win state primaries starting in 2015.

Learn More About Voting

We're pretty sure most of you know how the election process works however if you do not, we encourage you to keep reading this section. We're going to cover some basic material which will help you better understand our (the U.S.) electoral process.

Electoral College vs. Popular Vote

The first thing you need to know is that the popular vote has no bearing on the outcome of the election meaning that it is totally possible for one candidate to get more votes than his/her competitor but still not win the election. This is because the United States uses the Electoral College which assigns a specific number of votes to each state based on that state's population. The number of electoral votes a particular state has is based on the number of members in Congress... every state has two senators and a varying number of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here are a few of the bigger states and their electoral vote counts: California (55), Texas (38), Florida (29), New York (29), Illinois (20). At the time of this writing, there are a total of 538 Electoral College votes of which 270 is needed for a majority and to win the presidency.

In the 2012 Presidential Election when Barack Obama won a second term over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, he did so with an electoral vote count of 332 to 206. The popular vote in that election was much closer than what the Electoral College would lead you to believe. While Obama won 61.71% of the electoral votes, his margin in the popular vote was much smaller... right around 50.5% versus Mitt Romney's 48.0% with the remaining percentage going to various third-party political parties i.e. Green, Reform, Tea, etc... The result of this election was much closer than some believed and as always the entire race came down to a few swing states like Ohio which tipped the balance in favor of the incumbent. But while the end results are clear, there was much speculation that Obama could potentially lose the popular vote and still retain office. That never came to be but it was still very close and with a few more precincts, a few more counties, a few more states, Mitt Romney could have very well taken the White House from Obama in 2012. Could have, would have, should have...

Who Can Vote In 2016?

Each state handles it's own voter's registration so we are unable to provide just one universal link that will take you to where you can register. Our best advice would be to do a Google search, or whatever search engine your prefer, for '(state you live in) voter registration' which should produce a list of links with information on where/how/when to register to vote. These should all be state-run websites. If you come across a site with a domain name such as 'TennesseeVoterRegistration.com', it's probably not affiliated with the state at all. Below is a basic list of requirements that need to be met in order to register:

• Be A United States Citizen
• Be A Resident Of The State In Which You Are Residing/Trying To Register
• Be At Least 18 Years Old (some states allow early registration however voting is not allowed until 18 years of age)
• Must Not Have Been Convicted Of A Felony In Which Your Civil Rights Were Revoked
• Must Have Current & Correct Identification

Remember, each state runs it's own voter's registration so there may be additional requirements that are not listed here. Do know that you must be registered to vote for at least 29 days before you are allowed to vote in an election... so, figuring 2 weeks for processing, the cutoff to register to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election would be right around late September in 2016. Most states allow residents to get their voter's registration started online which is a real plus to making sure things are done ahead of time.

Where Can I Vote In 2016?

That information will be given to you once you have registered to vote. You will receive a voter's registration card with information about your voting precinct. And, just because you voted at a particular polling station in one election does not mean that is where you will vote for the next election. Precinct boundaries are always being re-drawn to benefit whichever party is in office so your precinct can and probably will change at some point. When it does, you will be sent a new registration card complete with your new polling information. You want to be sure to keep your address current otherwise you will probably fail to get notice of any change and be denied the right to vote if you show up at the wrong precinct. There are several resources online which can help you locate your polling station which will be made available as we approach the Presidential Election in 2016.

No Longer In The Race: OFF THE BOARD

Ted Cruz - Ted Cruz was born Rafael Edward Cruz in Calgary, Canada on December 22, 1970. His father was a Cuban immigrant who came to America in the 1950s. He graduated from Princeton University in 1992 and later went to Harvard Law School. Before he got into politics, he was a law clerk for Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He worked as a lawyer for a while, and then as a campaign advisor to George W. Bush. In 2003, he became the Solicitor General of Texas. He won a seat in the United States Senate in 2012. During his time in Congress, he has sponsored 25 bills of his own. He is known for his very conservative evangelical viewpoint.

Update 4/28/16 - After a respectable showing in a very crowded field Cruz has dropped out of the race.

Michael Bloomberg - Michael Rubens Bloomberg was born in Boston on February 14, 1942. He went to Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Business School. In 1966, he graduated with a Master’s degree in business administration. He worked on Wall Street with Salomon Brothers until they were bought out in 1981. He then started his own company, Bloomberg L.P. This made him one of the wealthiest people in the world. He became interested in philanthropy, focusing his attention on education, the arts, and medical research. In 2002, Bloomberg became the 108th Mayor of New York. Even though he considers himself a Republican, he is pro-gay marriage and pro-abortion. He was re-elected in 2005 and again in 2009.

Update 2/29/16 - Michael Bloomberg is running on the Independent ticket, and he has no competition for that “nomination”. Still, he was very late to the show, and he hasn’t caused much of a stir with the voting public. His odds for winning the Presidency are at +3300 at Bovada right now. However bad that number sounds, he is still ahead of Ted Cruz and John Kasich for the POTUS position. After tomorrow’s Super Tuesday”, we can expect to see his odds change drastically. Will it be for better or worse? Check back here to find out.

Marco Rubio - The 41 year old is Florida’s representative in the United States Senate, after taking office there in 2011. Florida born and raised, Rubio spent time as a Member of the Florida House of Representatives before gaining the honourable position of Speaker of the House. A graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Miami Law School, the lawyer had been touted as a candidate for Vice President in the Republican’s 2012 Election campaign, but Rubio stated that he was not interested.

Update 4/2/16 -It is amazing sometimes to watch how fast a politician can fall from glory, although to be fair the word glory in any form has never applied to Marco Rubio! A few week ago Little Marco was feed up with the bullying of Donald Trump and decided to do something about it and fight back. What he ended up doing was acting like a dipshit while removing himself from any serious consideration to be the next POTUS as his betting odds plummeted to +3300. But again lets be honest, no one was ever all that serious about Rubio being president, jut look at his poll numbers in his home state of Florida which he will lose badly on Tuesday.

Jeb Bush - John Ellis “Jeb” Bush was born in1953 in Midland, Texas. He is the son of former President George H.W. Bush and the younger sibling of former president George W. Bush. Jeb spent his childhood in Houston, TX. He went to school at the University of Texas, where he got a degree Latin American Affairs. He got his start in politics by helping with his dad’s campaign in 1980. At this time, he was involved in real estate development. He served as Florida’s Secretary of Commerce for two years. In 1998, Bush beat Democrat Buddy McKay to become Governor of Florida. He won re-election in 2002. He has been active in politics ever since he left office.

Update 2/29/16 - As it turns out the American people are not interested in having a third Bush in the White House . And let's be honest who can blame us? After another poor showing in which Jeb spent the most money on TV buys he bowed out of the race the same way he ran it. Without flare or excitement.

Ben Carson - Benjamin Solomon Carson was born in 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. Although he grew up in poverty, his mother made certain that Carson read books and educated himself. In 1973, Carson earned a degree in psychology from Yale University, and four years later received his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He then studied neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. When Carson was 33, he became the youngest ever director of pediatric neurosurgery. He was a pioneer in research involving separating conjoined twins. He and his wife have a charity, the Carson Scholars, which awards scholarships to kids. Carson has been given many honorary degrees and certificates. He even wrote a popular book, Gifted hands, that was made into a feature film. Carson is the recipient of the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was selected by the Library of Congress as a “living legend.”

Update 2/16/16 - Ben Carson got off to a very strong start in the 2016 presidential race. But he now finds himself off the board at most books. Over the last few months Carson has seen his support dwindle to almost nothing. In the New Hampshire primary, he won just 2.3 percent of the vote and 0 delegates. He fared a little bit better in Iowa, but not much. He won 9.3 percent of the vote and 3 delegates. If these numbers are any indication, Carson’s campaign is running on empty. Most of the major oddsmakers do not even have Carson listed. He is still technically in the running, but for how long is anybody’s guess.

Chris Christie- Born in New Jersey in 1962, the incumbent Governor of New Jersey declined the chance of becoming a Presidential nomination for the Republican party in 2012, simply to concentrate on his job as state governor. Christie is an attorney, once working for the District of New Jersey after being nominated by Geroge W Bush, an office which he held from December 2002 to 2008. The University of Delaware Alma mater assumed office as the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2010.

Update 2/11/16 - After failing to win any delegates in the New Hampshire primary or the Iowa caucus, it looks as if whatever steam Christie once had is finally running out. Don't count on Christie to make much of an impact from here going forward as reports have him suspending his campaign before next weeks primary in South Carolina.

Martin O'Malley - In 2006, O’Malley was elected as the Governor of Maryland, taking office in 2007. His work prior to that has seen him serve as the Mayor of Baltimore, where, during his tenure he was named “The Best Young Mayor in the Country” by Esquire magazine. The 49 year old has also served time as a Baltimore City Councilor and currently holds position as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association. O’Malley, who was born in Washington DC, is an attorney who has long been linked with national political ambitions.

Update 2/11/16 - After a poor showing in Iowa Governor O'Malley dropped out of the race. Look For him to be on the short list of VP candidates when the nomination has been won.

Carly Fiorina - Carly Fiorina was born in 1954 in Austin, Texas. She went to Stanford University where she got a degree in philosophy and medieval history. She then went to MIT, where she graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration and Master of Science in management. She worked for several large companies, but her biggest claim to fame was being the CEO of Hewlett-Packard. During her time running the company, she oversaw the merger between HP and Compaq, which turned out to be a disaster. Under Fiorina’s reign, the company ended up laying off 30,000 workers. After the company’s stock value declined, she was ousted.

Update 2/11/16 - Carly Fiorina might as well just call it quits right now, but for some reason she keeps holding on to the false hope that she can win the presidency. At this point, Fiorina is not even on the oddsmakers' radar at all. She got a paltry 1.9 percent of the vote in the Iowa caucus, and 4.1 percent in New Hampshire.

Completing high school is a major milestone for families and teenagers. There’s a world of possibilities ahead, and many different avenues to embark on. When graduation time rolls around, students and their parents may start to ponder about what’s next. While most parents hope for their children to move on to pursue higher education to increase their odds of a successful future, they may also dread the investment only to worry about their to-be college graduates potentially being unemployed after earning their degree. While this is a valid concern, the good news is that most colleges offer students useful resources to help them find, prepare for, and seamlessly transition into their career of choice.

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few pointers that may take you in the right direction:

Take Advantage of Career Centers

Students can search for local career centers that may offer free advice on building strong resumes and cover letters, as well as tips for securing a dream internship. Additionally, students can take an occupation aptitude test and browse job directories to get a better feel for what they can expect in “the real world.” Often, career centers hold resume review sessions and mock interview seminars to help students sharpen their professional conduct and appearance. If you are an eager student looking for some part-time work or a volunteer opportunity, you may be able to get one step closer by visiting your local career center.

Speak with a Career Counselor

A career counselor plays a pivotal part in helping students explore their career possibilities. This is especially helpful for those who may not be totally certain about what they want to do in the future, or what they are truly interested in. By speaking with a career counselor, you can get feedback on your concerns and guidance on course adjustments, declaring a major, acing interviews, and creating stellar resumes. Having someone experienced there to make recommendations can make the world of a difference when it comes to planning out coursework and selecting a major that is aligned well with future employment goals.

Expand Your Network

Having a college degree definitely gives you a leg-up when it comes time to finding a job after graduation. However, there’s more to pursuing higher education than acing exams and writing A+ research papers. The saying, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” is true too. You never know who will help you land your dream job or connect you with someone who will, so it’s best to take the time to make connections during your college years. Join study groups or form your own, and become a part of an organization or club. Seek volunteer opportunities on campus. A lot of career centers also have alumni networks set up so that newcomers can connect with those who have “been there, done that” and get a fresh perspective from people employed in a particular field. Networking with alumni can provide students with valuable insight on current employment trends, typical entry-level salaries, the job application process, and much more.

Pursue a 4-Year Degree

With the economy becoming more competitive, students are generally encouraged to earn a university degree to stand out in the field they wish to get into. However, it’s not for everyone. Those wanting to become a doctor, lawyer, or electrical engineer, for example, may benefit greatly from getting a bachelor’s degree that would then set them up well for graduate school. However, those still unsure of what they want to do or are aiming to do more service-type work may benefit more from technical education. A 4-year degree can be more costly and may not be realistically doable for all, so it’s important to sit down and really think about what direction you wish to take in life after school years.

Consider Community College

If going straight to a college or university is out of the question at the moment for any reason, it may be worth considering attending a community college for two years. Students can earn an associate degree at a community college, and enter the workforce from there, or transfer to a four-year university to further their studies. Some families choose this path because it can be more affordable in the long-run, and often allows students to save money on room and board because they can live at home. Another benefit to getting an education at a community college is that it can help people get a clearer sense of what they want to pursue for a career before committing to a four-year institution.

Next Bachelor Odds 2020

Look Into Career & Technical Education

An alternative to community college and the traditional four-year college is vocational training. If you have a pretty good idea of what you want to do, like becoming an esthetician, real estate agent, or pharmacy technician, you can look into career and technical programs. These offer hands-on experience related to a specific career. Unlike a four-year institution, students experience a more streamlined education that is focused on developing special skills and knowledge for a chosen career path. Similar to community college, technical education is often more affordable and can usually be completed in less than four years.

Who Will Win Bachelor 2020

Summary

Next Bachelor Odds 2019

For both students and parents, there is a lot to think about during the transition from high school to college years. After doing some research and weighing in on personal goals, it should become more apparent which route is best for you. Whichever path you choose, remember to seek out the many resources available to you and make the most of them! Career advisors and school counselors can be really helpful in providing a wealth of valuable up-to-date information. While it may be tempting to do what everyone else is doing or go for the most prestigious degree, keep in mind that everyone’s path will be different. At the end of the day, you want to go with what will make you feel happy and fulfilled.