Rob Ford withdraws from Toronto mayoral race after tumor discovered; Brother files to run

Just in: Rob Ford drops out of Toronto mayor race, brother Doug Ford will run in his place – @mollymhunter

— ABC News (@ABC) September 12, 2014

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will not continue his bid for re-election following the discovery of a tumor in his abdomen:

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford withdraws from October's mayoral election after being diagnosed with an abdominal tumour

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) September 12, 2014

https://twitter.com/NoahCRothman/status/510474371660804096

Biopsy results on the tumor are due back in about one week. We wish Mr. Ford all the best.

There will, however, still be a Ford in the running, because Rob Ford’s brother Doug Ford has filed papers to join the race:
https://twitter.com/AndrewLawton/status/510471670843576320

TORONTO (AP) – City clerk says Rob Ford's brother to run for Toronto mayor in his place .

— Phil Elliott (@Philip_Elliott) September 12, 2014

BREAKING Doug Ford now running for mayor of Toronto #TOpoli #robford pic.twitter.com/GXXBURsoaS

— Don Peat (@donpeat) September 12, 2014

Silverstein is here submitting paperwork. Withdrawing Rob Ford's name from the race and entering Doug. pic.twitter.com/iEFkWokg8n

— Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags) September 12, 2014