How will Trump affect this race? Who is going to win this race and why?

Each student must complete a 5-7 page (double-space, standard margins) paper to receive a passing grade in the course. (The bibliography and the cover-page do NOT count as one of the 5-7 pages). Any student submitting less than 5 pages of content will have 20 points deducted from his/her grade.

Who are leading candidates for the Democrats, and Republicans?
Are there any third party candidates who might have any impact on this race?
What are national issues that will impact this race?
How will Trump affect this race?
Who is going to win this race and why?