Burgum Ends Long-Shot White House Bid That Exceeded Expectations

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is suspending his presidential campaign, ending a long-shot bid for the Republican nomination that outlasted some bigger-name rivals.

Burgum announced his decision in a statement Monday, saying he remained “committed to improving the lives of every American by moving America 180 degrees in the opposite direction of Joe Biden.”

Burgum, 67, ran an issues-driven campaign focused on energy independence, technological innovation and national security. His early exit — and his refusal to attack rivals, including former President Donald Trump — could put him in a strong position to serve in a future Republican administration. He ...