# Brad Bradford Takes Toronto Mayoral Lead

> Former Conservative minister Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race, opening path for Brad Bradford.
- Title: Brad Bradford Takes Toronto Mayoral Lead · Nationalpost
- Summary: Former Conservative minister Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race, opening path for Brad Bradford. Chris Alexander withdrew from Toronto mayoral…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/with-alexander-out-brad-bradford-is-in-the-drivers-seat
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chris Alexander withdrew from Toronto mayoral race, giving Brad Bradford a stronger position in the election.