Republican J.R. Majewski ended his House campaign for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District on Saturday.
The news follows a comment he made during an episode of the podcast Trifecta Hour that aired last month. The candidate said arguing with Democratic social media users online was “like being in the Special Olympics.”
“No matter how good you perform, you’re still a f***ing retard,” Majewski said.
Majewski was a little less than a year into his campaign, which followed a failed attempt in the same district in 2022. That year, he had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, who won the 9th District in 2020. During Majewski’s 2022 campaign, the Associated Press reported there were no records backing his claim he served a combat tour in Afghanistan. The outlet found evidence he was in Qatar at the time. Majewski seemed to blame this reporting for his decision to withdraw.
“While I know I would win, and have a great shot in the general election now that my record has been cleared, it is inevitable that the Deep State will do whatever it takes to fight against me,” Majewski said in a statement. “Even going as far as attacking my family and once again accusing me of stolen valor. Earlier this week, I reaffirmed my dedication to fighting for those who feel as if their voices are being ignored by the DC Elite. Well, the best way to do that is to dedicate all of my energy to the one man who I know will crush the Deep State. That man is President Donald J. Trump.”
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Trump did not encourage the campaign to end, Majewski said.
Early voting for Ohio’s March 19 primary began over a week ago. Two candidates, former state lawmaker Craig Riedel and state Rep. Derek Merrin, remain in the race to unseat Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH).
