J.R. Majewski, a Republican candidate in the Ohio 9th Congressional District primary, has officially suspended his campaign. The decision comes amid controversies surrounding Majewski, particularly backlash over comments he made that denigrated people with mental disabilities. Despite insisting just days ago that he would not drop out, Majewski has now exited the race, as reported by multiple sources including POLITICO and The Washington Post.
Controversial Republican congressional candidate J.R. Majewski ended his campaign days in Ohio after insisting he was still running, amid a backlash over comments he made that denigrated people with mental disabilities. https://t.co/BD4BOYvXBQ
J.R. Majewski, the controversial GOP House candidate in Ohio, drops out of race after insisting days ago he would not despite backlash over comments he made that denigrated people with mental disabilities. via @patricksvitek https://t.co/tjgCzVaijX
Controversial candidate JR Majewski drops out of Ohio House race https://t.co/8aYXB1rMNA
J.R. Majewski Drops Out Of Ohio Congressional Race https://t.co/TK7YJR4FXd
J.R. Majewski, embattled congressional candidate, exits Ohio House race - POLITICO https://t.co/BcX1OAastc
J.R. Majewski, embattled congressional candidate, exits Ohio House race https://t.co/IaC53Yrtcj
Majewski drops out of the race for Ohio 9. https://t.co/RQKG8VhlCv
🚨Just in: JR Majewski has officially suspended his campaign in the Ohio 9th Congressional District Republican Primary. https://t.co/UvFZkHbpk5
also ... J.R. Majewski announced he is NOT dropping out of the #OH09 race, despite the backlash over his comments about the Special Olympics. via @PatrickSvitek: https://t.co/eZWnewHwlv