Deval Patrick, the former Massachusetts governor who in November made a late entrance into the Democratic 2020 race, ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, February 12.

"I believed and still believe we had a strong case to make for being able to deliver better outcomes," Patrick said in a statement to CNN. "But the vote in New Hampshire last night was not enough for us to create the practical wind at the campaign's back to go on to the next round of voting."

Patrick launched his campaign less than three months before the Iowa caucuses. In his announcement video, he signaled his intention to offer optimism over strict progressive ideology, presenting himself as a candidate who would strive to unify deep divisions in the country.

Patrick, born on the south side of Chicago in 1956, was raised primarily by his mother after his father, a jazz musician, decided to leave the family and move to New York.
Patrick, born on the south side of Chicago in 1956, was raised primarily by his mother after his father, a jazz musician, decided to leave the family and move to New York.
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Patrick excelled in school and would go on to study at Harvard, where he later received a law degree in 1982.
Patrick excelled in school and would go on to study at Harvard, where he later received a law degree in 1982.
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After years in private law practice, Patrick began his public service career in 1994 when President Bill Clinton nominated him to be US assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice's civil rights division.
After years in private law practice, Patrick began his public service career in 1994 when President Bill Clinton nominated him to be US assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice's civil rights division.
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Patrick attends a campaign rally while running for governor in June 2006.
Patrick attends a campaign rally while running for governor in June 2006.
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Patrick shakes hands with outgoing Gov. Mitt Romney in January 2007. Romney hadn't sought re-election. He was focusing on his presidential campaign.
Patrick shakes hands with outgoing Gov. Mitt Romney in January 2007. Romney hadn't sought re-election. He was focusing on his presidential campaign.
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Patrick delivers a speech at his inauguration ceremony in January 2007.
Patrick delivers a speech at his inauguration ceremony in January 2007.
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While attending Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in January 2007, Patrick and his wife, Diane, participate in a physical training demonstration led by the City Year Boston Young Heroes. At left is Howard Dean, who at the time was chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
While attending Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in January 2007, Patrick and his wife, Diane, participate in a physical training demonstration led by the City Year Boston Young Heroes. At left is Howard Dean, who at the time was chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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Patrick joins state wildlife officials and Boston schoolchildren who were releasing hatchery-raised fish into Jamaica Pond in April 2008.
Patrick joins state wildlife officials and Boston schoolchildren who were releasing hatchery-raised fish into Jamaica Pond in April 2008.
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Patrick and his wife are joined by their daughters Katherine and Sarah at the start of the Boston Gay Pride Parade in June 2009. Katherine, second from right, came out as gay in 2008.
Patrick and his wife are joined by their daughters Katherine and Sarah at the start of the Boston Gay Pride Parade in June 2009. Katherine, second from right, came out as gay in 2008.
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Patrick arrives at a campaign rally in Boston in October 2010. He was re-elected the next month.
Patrick arrives at a campaign rally in Boston in October 2010. He was re-elected the next month.
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Patrick rides a Democratic National Committee bus as it makes a stop in Williamsburg, Virginia, in October 2012.
Patrick rides a Democratic National Committee bus as it makes a stop in Williamsburg, Virginia, in October 2012.
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Patrick talks with US Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren in November 2012.
Patrick talks with US Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren in November 2012.
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Patrick addresses the media after the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013.
Patrick addresses the media after the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013.
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Patrick accompanies British Prime Minister David Cameron while visiting a memorial for the Boston Marathon bombing in May 2013.
Patrick accompanies British Prime Minister David Cameron while visiting a memorial for the Boston Marathon bombing in May 2013.
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Patrick rides a ferris wheel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in September 2013.
Patrick rides a ferris wheel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in September 2013.
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Patrick poses with the World Series trophy that the Boston Red Sox won in 2013.
Patrick poses with the World Series trophy that the Boston Red Sox won in 2013.
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Patrick speaks with President Barack Obama after Air Force One arrived in Boston in March 2014. Patrick has been compared to Obama throughout his career, partly because both have leaned on their personal stories and ties to Chicago to rise to political power. They both also attended Harvard. They remain close to this day.
Patrick speaks with President Barack Obama after Air Force One arrived in Boston in March 2014. Patrick has been compared to Obama throughout his career, partly because both have leaned on their personal stories and ties to Chicago to rise to political power. They both also attended Harvard. They remain close to this day.
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Patrick snuggles with a bear cub as he joined state environmental officials on a research expedition to gather data on Massachusetts' black bear population in March 2014.
Patrick snuggles with a bear cub as he joined state environmental officials on a research expedition to gather data on Massachusetts' black bear population in March 2014.
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Patrick arrives for a ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Patrick arrives for a ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Patrick and Vice President Joe Biden attend a funeral Mass for former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino in November 2014. Menino was the longest-serving mayor in Boston history.
Patrick and Vice President Joe Biden attend a funeral Mass for former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino in November 2014. Menino was the longest-serving mayor in Boston history.
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Patrick leaves the State House in Boston in January 2015. He chose not to seek a third term as governor.
Patrick leaves the State House in Boston in January 2015. He chose not to seek a third term as governor.
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The Patricks arrive at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston before Barack Obama was given a Profile in Courage Award in May 2017.
The Patricks arrive at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston before Barack Obama was given a Profile in Courage Award in May 2017.
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Patrick speaks at an AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington in March 2018.
Patrick speaks at an AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington in March 2018.
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Patrick — with his wife, Diane — signs paperwork in Concord, New Hampshire, to join the state's primary ballot and enter the presidential race in November 2019.
Patrick — with his wife, Diane — signs paperwork in Concord, New Hampshire, to join the state's primary ballot and enter the presidential race in November 2019.
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