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Elizabeth May set to join Green Party leadership race, sources say

OTTAWA—Elizabeth May is preparing to run for the federal Green Party leadership, sources say, confirming speculation that has swirled within the party that the former long-time leader would one day try to reclaim the position.

One source with direct knowledge of party affairs told the Star on Thursday that May is collecting required signatures from party members to apply as a candidate in the leadership race ahead of the Aug. 5 deadline.

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