Brian Abrams, Tory nominee for Kingston and the Islands, announced on Dec. 17 that he won’t run in the next federal election.
In a press release, Abrams mentioned his legal practice and family as personal reasons for the decision to step down as Kingston and the Island’s Tory nominee.
Abrams’ decision doesn’t come from a falling out with the party, Conservative senator Hugh Segal told the Whig-Standard.
“He couldn’t do the 24/7 necessary to take the riding back from the Grits,” said Segal, adding that Kingston and the Islands is a target riding for the Conservative party after Abrams trailed MP Peter Milliken by 6.61 per cent in the last federal election.
Last summer, Milliken announced he would not seek re-election after holding the position forever 22 years.
— Clare Clancy
All final editorial decisions are made by the Editor(s) in Chief and/or the Managing Editor. Authors should not be ed, targeted, or harassed under any circumstances. If you have any grievances with this article, please direct your comments to [email protected].