Darin King is no longer seeking the Conservative nomination in the riding of Terra Nova – The Peninsulas.
King first announced his intention to seek the nod in July, and made it official less than one month ago.
He says after “careful consideration” with his family, and after over 35 years of serving the public, the time and commitment required to serve the riding is “beyond what (they) are able to give.”
King is a former cabinet minister for the PC Party. He left politics in 2014 to serve as the Executive Director of Trades NL, a position that he held until earlier this year.
With King out of the race, that leaves lifelong Clarenville resident Jonathan Rowe as the sole person seeking the nomination.
The seat is currently held by Liberal Churence Rogers.