US Rep. Tim Ryan ended his presidential campaign on Thursday and said he will seek re-election in Congress, where he has served since 2003.

The Ohio Democrat had hoped his candidacy would refocus his party on the needs of working-class Americans in the Midwest, a group of people who largely drifted toward President Donald Trump in 2016.

"I got into this race in April to really give voice to the forgotten people of our country: the workers who have been left behind, the businesses who have been left behind, the people who need health care or aren't getting a quality education, or are saddled by tremendous debt," Ryan said in a video sent to his supporters. "I'm proud of this campaign because I believe we've done that. We've given voice to the forgotten communities and the forgotten people in the United States."

Ryan posted this old photo of him and his brother Al to Facebook in 2015. "Throwback Thursday to my brother Al and I at my First Holy Communion Mass," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2Ftimryan%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D435001832865%26ref%3Dpage_internal" target="_blank" target="_blank">he wrote.</a>
Ryan posted this old photo of him and his brother Al to Facebook in 2015. "Throwback Thursday to my brother Al and I at my First Holy Communion Mass," he wrote.
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After graduating from high school, Ryan got a football scholarship at Youngstown State University. He later transferred to Bowling Green State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science.
After graduating from high school, Ryan got a football scholarship at Youngstown State University. He later transferred to Bowling Green State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science.
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Ryan hugs US Rep. Kendrick Meek at an election-night party in Washington in November 2006. The Democratic Party secured the House majority for the first time since 1994.
Ryan hugs US Rep. Kendrick Meek at an election-night party in Washington in November 2006. The Democratic Party secured the House majority for the first time since 1994.
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Ryan attends a news conference in Washington in February 2007.
Ryan attends a news conference in Washington in February 2007.
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Ryan shops at a supermarket in May 2007. He was among the congressmen taking a "Food Stamp Challenge" to see what it was like eating for a week with just $21 in groceries.
Ryan shops at a supermarket in May 2007. He was among the congressmen taking a "Food Stamp Challenge" to see what it was like eating for a week with just $21 in groceries.
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Ryan married his wife, Andrea, in April 2013.
Ryan married his wife, Andrea, in April 2013.
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Ryan toasts Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton while she campaigned in Youngstown, Ohio, in March 2016.
Ryan toasts Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton while she campaigned in Youngstown, Ohio, in March 2016.
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Ryan speaks at the Democratic National Convention in July 2016.
Ryan speaks at the Democratic National Convention in July 2016.
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Ryan speaks to the media after elections for the House Democratic leadership in November 2016. Ryan lost to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Ryan speaks to the media after elections for the House Democratic leadership in November 2016. Ryan lost to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
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Ryan is joined by his wife and their son Brady during a swearing-in ceremony in Washington in January 2017. The oath of office was delivered by House Speaker Paul Ryan (no relation).
Ryan is joined by his wife and their son Brady during a swearing-in ceremony in Washington in January 2017. The oath of office was delivered by House Speaker Paul Ryan (no relation).
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Ryan fields a ball during the annual Congressional Baseball Game in June 2017.
Ryan fields a ball during the annual Congressional Baseball Game in June 2017.
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Ryan walks down the House steps after a vote at the Capitol in June 2017.
Ryan walks down the House steps after a vote at the Capitol in June 2017.
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Ryan holds his son Brady before the Congressional Baseball Game in June 2018.
Ryan holds his son Brady before the Congressional Baseball Game in June 2018.
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Ryan listens during a news conference about automotive jobs in November 2018.
Ryan listens during a news conference about automotive jobs in November 2018.
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Ryan, his wife and their three children pose for a family portrait. In addition to Brady, Ryan is also raising two stepchildren, Bella and Mason.
Ryan, his wife and their three children pose for a family portrait. In addition to Brady, Ryan is also raising two stepchildren, Bella and Mason.
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Ryan announces his presidential bid on ABC's "The View" in April 2019.
Ryan announces his presidential bid on ABC's "The View" in April 2019.
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Ryan speaks at a conference in April 2019.
Ryan speaks at a conference in April 2019.
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Ryan addresses audience members in Atlanta during a CNN town hall in June 2019.
Ryan addresses audience members in Atlanta during a CNN town hall in June 2019.
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Ryan takes part in the CNN Democratic debates in July 2019.
Ryan takes part in the CNN Democratic debates in July 2019.
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