In a surprise move, Kelly Daughtry suspended her campaign for the Republican nomination for the 13th District US House. Daughtry made the announcement Thursday on her Facebook page.
“I am grateful and appreciate for the outpouring of support we received in the March 5th primary election. We won five of eight counties in Congressional District 13. We placed first against thirteen other honorable conservative candidates. Since the March 5th primary, we have received the endorsement of over 60 current and former elected officials, republican party leaders, and grassroots activists. I’m so thankful for their support and faith in my candidacy to be their congresswoman. There is no way that we would have accomplished such a victory without their faithful support. To those who have stuck their necks on the line for me, I will always have your back and appreciate your support.”
“My campaign staff, supporters, and volunteers have demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment over the past months. Their tireless efforts have been instrumental in our historic victory. I want to publicly acknowledge and thank them for their hard work and dedication.”
“As a candidate, it is my duty to be transparent and honest with my team, supporters, and the voters. In light of President Trump’s endorsement of Brad Knott for the Congressional seat in District 13, it has become clear that a pathway to victory is no longer feasible. I believe in the democratic process and respect the endorsement of our President.”
“The time has now come to suspend my campaign. Although I will no longer be a candidate, I will not stop using my voice for the things I believe in. I will focus on conservative voter registration operations and supporting the nominated conservative judicial candidates running in November,” Daughtry stated online.
“Brad Knott will be the Republican nominee on May 14th. I extend my congratulations to him and wish him well. Brad has my full endorsement, and I want him to know that I am here to support him, not to oppose him. It is time we bring the Republican Party together. I have asked my supporters to formally support Brad’s campaign. Likewise, I have spoken with Brad and know he will advocate and fight for the entire District. We are all on the same team and I hope that the ending of my campaign at this time will show and foster our unity as a party. The future of our republic is too important to be divided by inter-party politics. I have always been a staunch conservative Republican, and I will continue to support the Republican nominee. It is time for us to redirect our resources and focus on countering the liberal democrats who threaten our nation. Brad needs to conserve his resources and concentrate on strengthening the US House majority for Speaker Mike Johnson and the NRCC,” Daughtry stated.
Reacting to Daughtry’s decision to end her campaign, Brad Knott released the following statement:
“I thank Kelly Daughtry for her endorsement, and I commend her for her passion for public service and willingness to unite the Republican Party. Now we can focus on addressing serious problems facing our country with smart conservative solutions. Whether the open border, runaway spending, intrusive regulations from Washington, etc. – the voters of District 13 want a Conservative fighting for them in Congress. I look forward to being just that.”
“I am very grateful for President Donald Trump’s endorsement as well as the endorsements of Ted Budd, Dan Bishop, Virginia Foxx, Primary opponents, and countless others across the district and state. I am eager to help President Trump secure our Southern border and address these serious problems.”
“While Kelly has ended her campaign, this election is not over. I strongly encourage my supporters to get out and vote on May 14. I will have a longer statement once the election results are final on May 14. But for now, with Kelly in my corner, I hope this becomes a uniting moment for Republicans in the 13th Congressional District,” Knott said.
Daughtry’s name will remain on the May 14 runoff ballot. There is no process for Daughtry to have her name removed from the ballot or call off the runoff.
bad for worse. anyone who supports trump is not a friend of democracy.
Hate to tell you, but we’re not a democracy, we’re a Constitutional Republic. If you want Tyranny of the Majority, you’re in the wrong country.
Our representatives are supposed to be voted on BY THE PEOPLE — not a single person.
BUT…. the vote must be constitutional…….. that’s why the voter is law voted for in 2014 was over turned by an activist judge as well as the districting lines always being challenged. WE ARE A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC..NOT A DEMOCRACY.
@Brett
Tyranny and Dictatorship! That’s a perfect definition of the Communist Republican’t Tyrant Dictator Putin want-a-be TRUMP.
And yet Joe and the dems want to imprison political opponents ( like Putin) limit free speech (like Putin) fund terrorists (like Putin) manipulate the media (like Putin) fix/influence election (like Putin) want war (like Putin) ….
Which party attempted in Colorado and Maine to force a presidential candidate off the ballot with due process or just cause?
I’ve told many people and I guess you need a lesson as well. We are NOT a democracy. We are a constitutional republic. You should have paid more attention in school….if they even teach that any more, possibly why you don’t know.
you need to go back to school and study a lot harder. needmore
Yep another Trump A** kisser. Politicians can’t think for themselves today. All they care about is getting elected.
The threat to democracy line from Democrats is pure propaganda. If anything it’s the Democrats that are the threat. Trying to jail and bankrupt the leading opposition. They censor and call anything that goes against their narrative disinfo. Even tried to hire a highly partisan so called disinfo expert. The media is very liberal and highly partisan. They are the arm of the Democrats.
The Trump endorsement goes a long way in the Republican Party. If you voted for Biden in 2020, thanks for nothing. We told you he would be this bad. He’s been a pol for 40 years. He has a terrible record.
Such great news! Now we can have a true conservative with strong family values representing us! Congrats Mr Knott!
Trump is the biggest threat to democracy in the history of this country
How? Did he keep his opponent off the ballots in Colorado or Maine? Did he collude with social media to shut down speech he didn’t like? Did he oppose a ballot referendum that the majority of voters approved (eg: Voter ID in NC)? Oh wait…that was all members of the DEMOCRATIC party doing those things…so IRONIC.
Grab mirror…see threat.
you is full of chewed up grass
You are the grass
Hmm let’s see, what would be a threat to democracy?hmmmmmm prosecuting political opponents? Silencing and jailing people with opposing viewpoints? Censoring free speech? Using the doj to target people who have differing political views? Conspiring with foreign governments to launder money? Wow, sure seems like democrats are the threat.
Hallelujah and thank you Good Lord for answering our prayers. Romans 13.
That’s precisely what I said.
The Lord didn’t answer you prayers on this one.
Its pretty concerning such a bad candidate was so close, mostly running anti immigrant ads and slandering mr. Knott.
The vote if a single, twice-impeached, multi-bankruptcy filing, multi-indicted, liar is worth more than the vote of 23,000 NC Conservatives. What ever happened to the will of the people? The GOP is officially dead. #VoteOutIncumbents
And those things (impeachments, indictments) were based on lies!
@Jen: Nice job completely side-stepping the issue. You’ve perfectly illustrated the problem.
How bout someone who cheats on their pregnant wife with a porn star
And? How bout someone that sells influence in Ukraine? Don’t pay so much attention to the messenger that u miss the message. Trump’s policies work well.
You talking about Edward’s?…..oh that’s right, his wife wasn’t pregnant…she had cancer…it was his girlfriend that got pregnant and he used campaign funds as hush money…. Why do I feel like dems are accusing someone else of that?…hmmmmmmm m
Week, I thought you were talking about Clinton with Monica IN THE OVAL OFFICE, but then you said “porn star” and I knew you weren’t talking about Hillary.
I see we have a bunch of college educated (indoctrinated) MSDNC libtards in here. We’ll I hate to tell you Trump took Andrew Jackson’s playbook and went right to the people. He will win NY. He will sweep the rest and Brandon and his buddies will swing for treason. If not we’ll then you have those people who will take up arms and put him in anyway. It’s a lose lose situation for liberals
Yes John Edwards was a scumbag just like trump they both cheated on their wives Trump did it with stormie
Do these trumptards still follow Q? Isn’t Trump still president and jfk jr is still alive and will be revealed any moment now? I trust trumps gut because he doesn’t read from a teleprompter like obummer!
You must have gone to the Kamala Harris school of speech performance…
wE aRe a CoNStITuTIoNaL rEpUBlIC! George soros! We need a young president like Jesus #2 aka Trump, 77 is the new 30! Donate money to his campaign and buy his Bible! Everyone pretend Q didn’t happen, quick change the subject we don’t wanna talk about that!
Boy reading the comments of this article shows that politics brings out the worst of everyone.
Yep, its pretty sickening all around.