Abrams steps down as Conservative nominee

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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

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