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Darrell Jones drops out of BC Conservative leadership race

Darrell Jones is out.

The former grocery executive, who had announced his bid for the leadership of the BC Conservative Party in January, has withdrawn from the race.

Jones says the party needs to come together to defeat the NDP.

Like Harman Bhangu, who also threw his hat in the ring but pulled out March 16, Jones is endorsing Caroline Elliott.

British Columbia needs to get back on track. That means focusing on what matters: growing our economy, supporting small businesses, and creating opportunity for the next generation.To do that, we need to come together to defeat the NDP.That’s why I’m proud to endorse Caroline… pic.twitter.com/XxzJzlhOkS

“We’re aligned on key priorities: working with small businesses and industry, reducing the cost of government, and tackling the economic challenges hitting young people hardest,” Jones posted on social media Saturday.

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“Caroline has the leadership, integrity, and work ethic to build a strong team and deliver results for British Columbians.”

Along with Elliott, the remaining candidates are Peter Milobar, Iain Black, and Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Several others, including

A poll released earlier this month showed Milobar is a clear frontrunner in the race for leadership of the party.