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City clerk says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is withdrawing from mayor's race

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    Doug Ford arrives at Humber River Hospital, Thursday Sept. 11, 2014, in Toronto, where his brother Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is undergoing tests to determine the nature of a tumor he has been diagnosed with after seeking treatment for abdominal pain. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim) (The Associated Press)

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    Doug Ford arrives at Humber River Hospital, Thursday Sept. 11, 2014, in Toronto, where his brother Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is undergoing tests to determine the nature of a tumor he has been diagnosed with after seeking treatment for abdominal pain. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim) (The Associated Press)

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    FILE- In a July 9, 2014 file photo Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leaves his office at city hall in Toronto to take part in a vote. City official says on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 Ford is withdrawing from mayor's race . Health officials Wednesday say Ford has been admitted to a hospital and is believed to have a tumor. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, file) (The Associated Press)

TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is withdrawing his re-election bid.

The announcement comes as Ford seeks treatment for a tumor in his abdomen. Biopsy results won't be back for a week.

The city hall clerk made the announcement Friday. The election is scheduled for Oct. 27.

Ford became an international celebrity last year after acknowledging using crack cocaine in a "drunken stupor" following months of denials. He returned to work in June after a rehab stint for drugs and alcohol.