Fred Schneiderman is ending his Republican candidacy in NJ-05.
“I believe I am the most qualified Republican candidate to tackle inflation, immigration, energy and other major issues confronting our nation,” the former candidate said in a statement. “Additionally, I also believe I am the best candidate to defeat the Democratic incumbent this November. Yet due to my first priority, my family, I must hereby withdraw my 2022 candidacy. While disappointing at the moment, I’m confident I’ll again seek and serve elected office. Our strategy of going directly to the constituents, putting people over politics, proved to resonate with the voters across the 5th District. The support I received in just the last month confirms my belief that my three decades of business success and my heart for people would make me a truly impactful elected official of and for the people.”
Schneiderman’s statement did not identify the family-related issue or issues that led him to withdraw.
The now former candidate will remain on the ballot given the late hour of his departure from the race.
He did, however, signal interest in trying again in two years.
“My love of country and resolve to restore its greatness with fiscal sanity and sound government policy persists. Therefore, I will regroup with great determination and assess where and how I can best serve our nation going forward and which position I will seek in the 2024 election. My criteria will simply be where my skills can be utilized to greatest use to benefit America.”
