The 2004 Democratic presidential candidates face a crowded field and a "frontloaded" primary schedule. Due to a number of early elections in key states, a clear winner could emerge by mid-March.

The party's official candidate for president will be nominated at the Democratic National Convention, July 26 -29, in Boston.

To learn more about each candidate's life and political positions, and to get the latest news about his or her campaign, select from the names on the left.

Dropped Out of the Race:

John Edwards, March 3, 2004
Howard Dean, February 18, 2004
Wesley Clark, February 11, 2004
Joe Lieberman, February 3, 2004
Richard Gephardt, January 20, 2004
Carol Moseley Braun, January 15, 2004