Kelly pulls out of race for Carr's spot

Mike Kelly (pic) has withdrawn his name from the race for the NSW Senate seat vacated by Bob Carr. Source: AAP

FORMER Labor minister Mike Kelly has pulled out of the contest for the Senate seat vacated by Bob Carr.

"I will not be nominating 4 the Senate vacancy as the decision will be AA (affirmative action) based," Dr Kelly tweeted on Tuesday.

He wished former Central Coast MP Deb O'Neill, widely tipped to be in line for the job, all the best.

Both Dr Kelly and Ms O'Neill lost their lower house seats at the recent federal election.

Last Wednesday, Dr Kelly told AAP he had nominated for the Senate vacancy and, if selected, would commit to recontesting the seat of Eden-Monaro at the next election.

Mr Carr, in his final speech before resigning from the Senate, said he wished he could hand his seat over to Dr Kelly and that he hoped his talents could be "edged" back in to parliament.

The NSW Labor executive will make a final decision on who will fill the Senate vacancy on Wednesday.

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