Former New York Gov. George Pataki is telling supporters he's ready to drop his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
He's also alerting supporters and reporters to tune into a "special announcement" on television Tuesday night.
A centrist Republican who led New York through the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Pataki has failed to gain traction in a crowded field of candidates.
Pataki announced his bid by video in May. He has acknowledged being the longshot against better-known - and more bombastic - competitors.
Pataki had hung his hopes on doing well in early-voting New Hampshire but has barely registered in state or national polls.
The former governor also never made it onto a main debate stage and has had trouble raising funds.