After Rob Ford Leaves Toronto Race, His Brother Doug Announces Campaign

Doug Ford To Join Mayoral Race, Rob Ford Drops Out (The Huffington Post)

Rob Ford has withdrawn from the Toronto mayoral race, but his brother Doug Ford will take his place.

But that doesn't mean Rob Ford is done with Toronto politics — he will now make a run for city council instead. Mike Ford, the Ford brothers' nephew, has withdrawn his candidacy in Ward 2, and Rob Ford will run in his place. Both Rob and Doug Ford have previously held the council seat for Ward 2, which is located in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke.

Michael Ford will now make a run for school trustee in Ward 1.

In a statement, Rob Ford said he asked his brother to takes his place in the race "so that all we've accomplished isn't washed away."