Another member of the Ontario PC Party will not run in the upcoming election.

Minister of Health Christine Elliott (Newmarket-Aurora) released a statement on Twitter Friday, confirming that she will not seek re-election.

The Deputy Premier has served in the health portfolio through the entire COVID-19 pandemic.

Rod Phillips, a fellow member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and Long-Term Care Minister, shared his plans not to run again back in January.

Elliott ran three times to become leader of the party, losing in 2018 to Doug Ford.

Election Day is scheduled for June 2nd.

I recently shared with Premier Ford I will not be seeking re-election in June. Until then, I will continue what has been the honour of a lifetime to support our gov’t as Minister of Health.

To the people of Newmarket-Aurora, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. pic.twitter.com/VH5EbCHh2c

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) March 4, 2022