Add running for political office to the growing list of things the affordability crisis is putting out of reach for some Americans.

At least that’s how state Del. Nicole Williams explained her decision to suspend her campaign in the crowded 5th Congressional District race.

“Alas, the reality is that winning this fight would require resources that this campaign simply doesn’t have, and keeping pace with our opponents’ spending is an impossible hurdle to clear,” the Democrat wrote in an Instagram post.

Williams did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The race features former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, state Del. Adrian Boafo, state Sen. Arthur Ellis, retired U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, and Prince George’s County Council member Wala Blegay, among two dozen candidates.

They are all vying for the seat vacated by Rep. Steny Hoyer, who endorsed his former campaign manager Boafo in January. The open seat represents portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties and all of Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.

“I believe in earnest that I remain the best candidate to fight and work for Marylanders in Washington, to speak truth to power, and to be a tireless progressive voice for women, immigrants, and marginalized communities,” she wrote.

Williams did not endorse another candidate.

“I believe that whichever candidate wins, they’ll make an honest effort to deliver for the people” of the district, she wrote.