Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, just weeks after launching his campaign.

“After deep prayer and reflection, I have decided to suspend my campaign for the United States Senate,” Bauer wrote in a social media post Friday afternoon.

“This decision does not come lightly. I entered this race with a servant’s heart—believing that our nation needs leaders who are grounded in truth, integrity, and faith. But I believe now, more than ever, that in order for us to truly move forward, we must stop tearing one another down with lies and division.

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