diff --git a/traditional-bootstrap/resources/js/contact.js b/traditional-bootstrap/resources/js/contact.js
index 3b1069b..c4fe004 100644
--- a/traditional-bootstrap/resources/js/contact.js
+++ b/traditional-bootstrap/resources/js/contact.js
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ function contactFormInit() {
     };
 
     $submit.on("click", function(e) {
-        const $submit = $(this);
-
         e.preventDefault();
 
         if (!submitting) {