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Eric Lombardi drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race, backs Lee Fairclough

Lombardi is the second officially approved candidate to leave the leadership contest. Ajax MPP Rob Cerjanec withdrew in July.

Published Oct 1, 2026 at 2:29am

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Eric Lombardi drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race, backs Lee Fairclough

Ontario Liberal leadership candidates engage in a debate in North York. From left to right, Stephanie Bowman, Lee Fairclough, Eric Lombardi, Navdeep Bains and Dylan Marando. (Photo: QP Briefing/Barbara Patrocinio)

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