Former New York Gov. George Pataki pulled out of the presidential race Tuesday evening after a largely unsuccessful campaign.

The lawyer and politician gave his announcement via a web video posted to his social media accounts.

"While tonight is the end of my journey for the White House as I suspend my campaign for president, I am confident we can elect the right person," said Pataki. "Someone who will bring us together and who understands that politicians, including the president, must be the people's servant and not their master. I know the best of America is still ahead of us."

Pataki served three terms as governor, heading the state during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. However his experience was not enough to garner support from Republican voters, failing to break single digits in the polls.

The Republican candidate first made headlines when he called for the U.S. to send ground troops to Iraq to combat ISIS. He later attempted to gain attention when he publicly criticized front-runner Donald Trump.

"We need a President that all Americans can respect, not a celebrity who uses words like freedom and liberty like they are a punchline in a reality show," said Pataki in a July statement, via CNN.

Trump responded by saying Pataki "couldn't be elected dog catcher," and the feud was largely forgotten.

In the latest polls from CNN/ORC, Pataki received less than 1 percent of the vote. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, currently second in the polls at 18 percent, acknowledged his fellow candidate's departure from the race.

With Pataki gone, only 11 candidates remain in the Republican presidential race.