Highwood Alberta Party Riding Association President, Joel Windsor, has quit the Party.

He says the Party hasn't come out strong enough against allegations of sex crimes against two former candidates.

"When they finally decided not to stand up for themselves with regards to a couple of former members, former candidates, and their charges on sex crimes committed against youth. I had to say, if you're not going to take a stand on that, I can't be with you."

Windsor says he's felt the Party pulling away from him for awhile now on other issues too.

He says he'll be happy on the sidelines for the time being, but hasn't ruled out a return to politics in the future.

To read his blog post on the issue, click "HERE."