Ajax MPP Rob Cerjanec drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race
Rookie MPP who won the riding in 2025 suspends campaign after consultations with family and supporters. Four candidates remain.
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MPP Rob Cerjanec has suspended his campaign for Ontario Liberal leadership after less than a year as a member, the Ajax rookie announced Sunday.
Cerjanec did not cite a specific reason for the decision, saying only that it came after conversations with family, supporters, and colleagues. "During this campaign, I have had the privilege of meeting Liberals from every corner of Ontario," he wrote in a social media post. "Their passion, optimism, and dedication have only strengthened my belief that our party has an essential role to play in building a better future."
Cerjanec was one of five confirmed candidates running to succeed Bonnie Crombie, who stepped down earlier this year. The remaining candidates are MPP Lee Fairclough (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), former MP Navdeep Bains, finance and technology entrepreneur Eric Lombardi, and former political staffer Dylan Marando.
Leadership hopefuls have until July 31 at 5 p.m. to submit nomination papers. Party members will then cast their votes electronically between November 9 and November 20 using a ranked ballot system before a new leader is announced on November 21.
