# Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race

> Former Toronto MP Chris Alexander exits mayoral race too late to remove name from ballot.
- Title: Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race | Shortify
- Summary: Former Toronto MP Chris Alexander exits mayoral race too late to remove name from ballot. Chris Alexander dropped out of Toronto mayoral race on Tuesday, 20…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/scott-stinson-is-it-too-late-for-brad-bradford-to-capitalize-on-chris-alexanders-exit-from-toronto-mayoral-race
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## Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayoral race
Chris Alexander has said he entered the Toronto mayoral race because he didn't think Brad Bradford could win it.
## Alexander ends mayoral candidacy Tuesday
Alexander ended his mayoral candidacy on Tuesday, 20 days before election day and on the first day of advance voting.
## Alexander's name stays on ballot
His tardy departure ensures Alexander’s name will remain on the ballot due to the incontrovertible nature of the alphabet.
## Bradford's potential votes at risk
Alexander’s exit could peel away some of Bradford’s potential votes in a tight race between two main candidates.
## Alexander's political history
Alexander was a former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan and promoted the 'Barbaric Cultural Practices Hotline' during Harper's 2015 campaign.
## Alexander's late campaign
Alexander entered the race with no connection to City Hall or Toronto electorate, giving himself almost no time to make inroads before the campaign began.
## Key takeaway

Chris Alexander dropped out of Toronto mayoral race on Tuesday, 20 days before election, but his name remains on ballot due to alphabetical order.