A Kentucky House candidate has dropped out of his race after being caught removing a campaign flyer from a homeowner’s mailbox.

Democrat Max Morley announced he would end his campaign for the Kentucky House District 30 seat. “District 30 deserves a Representative they can trust and believe in. After much reflection, I have decided to end my campaign for State Representative. Campaigns can be demanding and deeply personal, and along the way I lost sight of what mattered most: serving our community with the focus, judgment, and integrity it deserves. For that, I sincerely apologize to those I disappointed or let down,” Morley wrote on Facebook.

“I am grateful to everyone who supported this campaign, volunteered their time, offered encouragement, and believed in me throughout this process. I am especially thankful for my family, and I am taking this time to focus on them and move forward privately. There are two strong candidates remaining in this race: Cassie Lyles and Mitra Subedi. Both care deeply about our community and its future. I will be casting my vote for Cassie Lyles, and I encourage voters to support the candidate they believe is best prepared to defeat Daniel Grossberg,” he continued.

Morley confirmed that he was seen on a home security camera taking a political advertisement out of a homeowner’s mailbox and placing it in his back pocket. He has since dropped out of his primary race.

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 19.

Incumbent Rep. Daniel Grossberg remains in the race but is facing renewed calls from within the Democratic Party to resign following recent allegations of sexual assault.