Cleveland -- Rep. Dennis Kucinich is dropping out of the presidential race, his Lakewood congressional office confirmed Thursday.

The Democrat represents Ohio's 10th Congressional District. He is expected to officially announce his withdrawal from the race on Friday.

Kucinich, 61, has received little support in his second long-shot run for the presidency. He registers in low single digits in polls and had raised little money. He got 1 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary and was shut out in the Iowa caucuses.

He has recently been battling to be included in network Democratic debates and to have his name put on the ballot in some states.

Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman, a Democrat, is challenging Kucinich's congressional seat this year. Last week, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced that he is endorsing Cimperman in the race.

Kucinich said he wants to continue to serve in Congress. He also said he won't endorse another Democrat in the primary.

He was making his second bid for his party's nomination. He also sought the nod in 2004, ending that campaign just days before endorsing Democratic nominee John Kerry at the party's convention.

Kucinich has attracted a devoted following, including many Hollywood celebrities.

Check back for updates on this developing story.