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Parti Québécois leadership race narrows as Pierre Céré quits

The Canadian Press | Posted: May 10, 2015 6:09 PM | Last Updated: May 10, 2015

Pierre Karl Péladeau, Martine Ouellet and Alexandre Cloutier remain in race for PQ leader

Image | Pierre Karl Peladeau Pierre Cere

Caption: Pierre Karl Péladeau shakes Pierre Céré's hand during a leadership debate in March. Péladeau is considered to be the front-running in the PQ leadership race. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)

The Parti Québécois leadership race is down to three candidates after the withdrawal of Pierre Céré.

Image | PQ Leadership Debate 20150311

Caption: Pierre Céré, seen here in March, has decided to step down from the PQ leadership race after not collecting sufficient campaign funds. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)

In a news conference on Sunday, Céré said he would vote for Martine Ouellet in the leadership vote this week.
On Friday, Céré told The Canadian Press he had not raised the $10,000 he needed to continue in the race.
Party members begin voting Wednesday to select a new leader.
Céré's withdrawal means only three candidates remain: Ouellet, Alexandre Cloutier and the front-running Pierre Karl Péladeau.
Results of the first round of the PQ leadership vote will be announced May 15.

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