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Leslyn Lewis to run as a Conservative in next election after leadership loss
Leslyn Lewis, who came third place to Erin O’Toole and Peter MacKay during the last Conservative Party leadership race, says she will run in the next election.“It’s time to bring my approach of courage, compassion and common sense to Parliament and I’m excited to get to work on making that a reality,” she said in a release.Lewis, a Toronto lawyer, said she spoke with O’Toole on Tuesday and congratulated him on his victory and pledged her support.“I confirmed my commitment to running as part of our Conservative team in the next election,” she said.Lewis said she has not yet determined which riding she will be running for.Steve Outhouse, her campaign manager, told the Canadian Press that Lewis is “100 per cent committed to running and helping