Politics | Ben Carson 2016 Ben Carson Officially Drops Out He'll move on to chair position at My Faith Votes By Evann Gastaldo Posted Mar 4, 2016 4:52 PM CST Copied In this March 1, 2016 file photo, Ben Carson speaks during an election night party in Baltimore. Carson says 'no path forward' in 2016 race after Super Tuesday results. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Ben Carson has officially ended his presidential campaign, two days after unofficially ending it. Carson got a standing ovation after making the announcement during an appearance at CPAC Friday and adding that he would remain "heavily involved in trying to save the nation," NBC News reports. His new gig: He'll chair My Faith Votes, a group whose aim is convincing Christians to vote. Somewhat shockingly, the AP reports that Carson raised $58 million, more than any other Republican presidential candidate, but didn't spend it all that wisely. Read These Next A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. See the best BBQ cities in the US. The death toll in the Texas floods has risen to 27, including 9 kids. Iraq's national game of deception brings out the best bluffers. Get breaking news in your inbox. What you need to know, as soon as we know it. Sign up Report an error