Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, although garnering more votes and support than her 2020 run, ultimately failed to build a strong enough coalition to challenge Joe Biden’s nomination. The campaign faced staffing issues, with four campaign managers coming and going, and a poor execution of her withdrawal from the race. Even Williamson’s dropout announcement lacked finesse, ending with accusations of hacking and commitment to staying in the race despite enormous campaign debts.
Despite the unsuccessful presidential bids, Williamson plans to return to the literary world with a new book set to be released in May. Her campaign’s handling had attracted accusations of being a “grift” to promote the book, which contributed to the $593,000 campaign debts. It remains unclear whether Williamson will seek another run for office, as she moves on from her second attempt for the Presidency.
Williamson’s campaign failed to gain traction and was overshadowed by the Democratic National Committee’s decision to not host primary debates or provide significant attention to her candidacy. Despite her efforts, she was unable to surpass a 10 percent ceiling in polls, leading to her eventual suspension of her campaign and the decision to return to her career as an author. Her announcement has left unanswered questions about her future in politics and whether she will seek another political office in the future.