For the purposes of this market, a nonwhite is defined as someone who is black, Asian-American, native Pacific Islander, Indian-American, American Indian or Hispanic of about 50 percent by blood or more; identifies him/herself as such; and/or is consistently identified in the media as such. Candidates and potential candidates who meet this definition of not being white males include Daniel Akaka, Barbara Boxer, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, Dianne Feinstein, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Daniel Inouye, Bobby Jindal, Mel Martinez, Claire McCaskill, Robert Mendendez, Janet Napolitano, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Nancy Pelosi, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Bill Richardson, Ken Salazar, Kathleen Sebelius, Al Sharpton, Olympia Snowe and J.C. Watts. (This list is not intended to include all who qualify.)

Early market closing: This market may be closed early if both parties’ presumptive nominees announce their running mates and it appears that their selections will not be contested at the conventions.