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Brad Bradford Takes Toronto Mayoral Lead
Former Conservative minister Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race, opening path for Brad Bradford.
In brief
Former Conservative minister Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race, opening path for Brad Bradford. Chris Alexander withdrew from Toronto mayoral race, giving Brad Bradford a stronger position in the election. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Chris Alexander enters race
Former Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander joined Toronto mayoral race on July 29.
Alexander drops out
Alexander unexpectedly dropped out of Toronto mayoral race on the first day of advance voting.
Alexander's campaign weaknesses
Alexander had no municipal politics experience and his polling numbers fell to four percent.
Brad Bradford gains position
Brad Bradford, who was polling at 43 percent, now holds the lead in Toronto mayoral race.
Alexander's exit timing
Alexander dropped out less than three weeks before election day, despite warnings to quit earlier.
The key point
Chris Alexander withdrew from Toronto mayoral race, giving Brad Bradford a stronger position in the election.
