All articles tagged with #campaign suspension
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
Dutch politician Geert Wilders has suspended his campaign due to security threats, highlighting ongoing concerns about political safety and security in Europe.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suspended his campaign for re-election due to financial and legal challenges, but will continue serving his term and did not endorse any candidate. The race remains competitive with other candidates like Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WCVB
Josh Kraft has suspended his campaign for Boston mayor after a poor showing in the preliminary election, citing a desire to make a greater impact through philanthropy, including donating $3 million to address the Mass and Cass crisis. He expressed support for incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu and emphasized his focus on community and humanitarian efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Nikki Haley, who had announced her run for president over a year ago, has decided to suspend her campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the sole Republican candidate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Rep. Dean Phillips, who ran a longshot bid against President Biden in the Democratic presidential primary, has suspended his campaign and endorsed Biden. Phillips had campaigned particularly hard in New Hampshire, where Biden was not on the primary ballot, but Biden won as a write-in candidate. Phillips, a U.S. Representative from Minnesota, set Super Tuesday as his deadline to establish a viable campaign and ultimately endorsed Biden after a distant third place finish in South Carolina.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has suspended her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, leaving Donald Trump as the sole remaining candidate for the 2024 GOP nod. Despite lasting longer than other GOP challengers, Haley failed to seriously challenge Trump and acknowledged his likely nomination. Her departure sets the stage for a potential rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden in November, marking the first repeat presidential contest since 1956.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WTVG
J.R. Majewski has suspended his campaign for Ohio’s 9th Congressional district, just days after stating he would stay in the race. This decision follows his censure by local GOP leadership for making disparaging comments about Special Olympians. Despite apologizing for the comments, he cited concerns about the "Deep State" fighting against him as a reason for suspending his campaign. Early voting in the primary election is already underway, and his name will still appear on the Republican ballot.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Self-help author Marianne Williamson has suspended her long-shot presidential campaign, citing the need to "shed some light in some very darkened times." Despite advocating for fundamental economic reform and universal health care, her campaign failed to gain traction, with minimal support in the New Hampshire primary. This marks her second unsuccessful attempt at the Democratic nomination.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Self-help guru Marianne Williamson has suspended her second longshot campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination after finishing third in the Nevada primary. She expressed gratitude to her supporters and emphasized the lessons learned from her experience. Williamson's national polling peaked at 9% last October and fell to 6.5% this month. She plans to keep her campaign website operational for future candidates and will use future donations to pay off her campaign debt.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Marianne Williamson has ended her 2024 Democratic presidential bid after poor showings in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, emphasizing the beauty in endings in a YouTube video. The author and activist, who also ran for president in 2020, criticized Democrats for focusing on an anti-Trump narrative and highlighted socioeconomic inequality as a cornerstone of her campaign. She called for a legal fund for victims of police brutality, declared a national climate emergency, and advocated for halting new fossil fuel projects.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Marianne Williamson, the self-help author and Democratic presidential candidate, has suspended her long-shot campaign after finishing far behind President Biden in the 2024 primaries. She thanked her supporters and encouraged them to carry on her campaign’s message, as she placed a distant third in Nevada and a distant second in South Carolina. This was her second attempt at running for president, having also run in 2020.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Marianne Williamson has suspended her 2024 presidential campaign after struggling with fundraising, organization, and staff turnover. Despite adopting Bernie Sanders' platform, she was unable to build a broad coalition and faced debt of about $593,000. Williamson's campaign was marked by multiple staff departures and a lack of support from the Democratic National Committee. She announced her withdrawal in a video message to supporters and plans to focus on the release of her new book.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended his campaign for the 2024 presidential race just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed former President Donald Trump, following a significant loss in the Iowa caucuses. DeSantis, once seen as a formidable challenger to Trump, faced dwindling support and financial struggles throughout his campaign, ultimately acknowledging the futility of continuing. His decision to drop out and endorse Trump reflects a shift in the Republican Party's dynamics, as he emphasizes the need to support Trump over returning to the "old Republican guard."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign, with no expected endorsement at this time. His departure removes a prominent critic of Trump from the Republican primary, potentially boosting Nikki Haley's candidacy. Christie's campaign focused on challenging Trump's fitness for office and addressing addiction issues, but struggled to gain national support within the GOP. Despite resisting calls to drop out, Christie's decision comes as Haley emerges as a strong contender in New Hampshire, leading some anti-Trump Republican voters to shift their support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Bakersfield Californian
The front-runner Democrat candidate has suspended their campaign for McCarthy's seat in the upcoming election.