Huckabee Ends His Presidential Run

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Republican presidential candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at Inspired Grounds Cafe in West Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 31, 2016.Kiichiro Sato—AP
By Daniel White

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee announced Monday that he was suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after a poor showing at the Iowa caucuses.

Huckabee suspended his campaign in a tweet, thanking supporters for their loyalty. Preliminary numbers reported by the Iowa Republican party show Huckabee received less than 2% of votes in Iowa.

In his second bid for the presidential nomination, Huckabee had run himself tired—polling low in Iowa after a long campaign in a state that he won in 2008.

Huckabee is not the only candidate to drop out of the race after a poor performance Monday night in Iowa as Democratic candidate Martin O’Malley also suspended his campaign.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is expected to win amongst Republicans in Iowa with 27.7% of the vote there, ahead of front-runner Donald Trump.

See Pictures From a Week of Campaigning in Iowa

Ted Cruz held a rally at the Elwell Family Food Centera in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday Sunday night, January 31rst. The night before Caucuses he encouraged his supporters to Caucus for him and bring friends in a speech that focused heavily on his religious message. (Natalie Keyssar for TIME)
Ted Cruz greets supporters at his rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 31, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Sen. Marco Rubio, r-Fla., walks from his campaign bus towards a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 27.
Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Hillary Clinton campaigns with Bill Clinton in Davenport, Iowa on Jan. 29, 2016.
Hillary Clinton campaigns with Bill Clinton in Davenport, Iowa, on Jan. 29, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Students listen to Bernie Sanders during a stop at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016.
Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally and concert in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 30, 2016.
Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally and concert in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 30, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Supporters attend a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016.
Natalie Keyssar for TIME
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to supporters at a campaign town hall in Pella, Iowa, on Jan. 29.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to supporters at a campaign town hall in Pella, Iowa, on Jan. 29.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Ben Carson speaks to supporters in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 29.
Ben Carson speaks to supporters in Iowa City, Iowa, on Jan. 29.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and his wife Janet campaign at the Crossroads shooting range in Johnston, Iowa on Jan. 30, 2016.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet, campaign at the Crossroads shooting range in Johnston, Iowa on Jan. 30, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Martin O'Malley walks during a canvas launch at a supporter's home in Johnston, Iowa on Jan. 31.
Martin O'Malley walks during a canvas launch at a supporter's home in Johnston, Iowa on Jan. 31.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally with husband Bill Clinton in Davenport, Iowa on Jan. 29, 2016.
Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally in Davenport, Iowa, on Jan. 29, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Republican presidential candidate, Marco Rubio, appeared at a caucus event with his family on Feb. 1, 2016, at the 7 Flags Event Center in Clive, Iowa.
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio appeared at a caucus event with his family on Feb. 1, 2016, at the 7 Flags Event Center in Clive, Iowa.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Donald Trump greets supporters at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 26.
Donald Trump greets supporters at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 26, 2016.Natalie Keyssar for TIME

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