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2018 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
DateMarch 3, 2018
ConventionRegina
Resigning leaderCam Broten
Entrance Fee$4,000[1]
Spending limit$200,000[1]
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An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party will be held on March 3, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Cam Broten after losing the seat he contested in the 2016 election.

Rules

All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.[1]

Timeline

  • April 4, 2016: NDP loses the 2016 general election to the Saskatchewan Party led by Brad Wall. NDP leader Cam Broten is defeated in his own riding.
  • April 11, 2016: Cam Broten announces his resignation as leader.
  • April 12, 2016: Trent Wotherspoon is elected interim leader by the NDP caucus.
  • March 2, 2017: Ryan Meili wins the Saskatoon Meewasin by-election.
  • May 1, 2017: Nomination period for candidates opens.
  • May 18, 2017: Ryan Meili announces his intention to run.
  • June 13, 2017: Trent Wotherspoon steps down as interim party leader and says he is considering running for the permanent position.
  • June 20, 2017: Nicole Sarauer becomes interim leader.
  • August 10, 2017: Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall announces his intentions to resign as Premier and leader of the governing party.[2]
  • August 19, 2017: Date for the Saskatchewan Party leadership election is announced as January 27, 2018.[3]
  • September 15, 2017: NDP provincial council agrees to move up the date of the leadership election from May 8 to March 3, 2018.[4]
  • September 22, 2017: Ryan Meili launches campaign in Moose Jaw.[5]
  • January 12, 2018: Nomination period for candidates closes.[4]
  • January 19, 2018: Membership deadline to vote.[4]
  • March 3, 2018: Leadership convention to be held in Regina.[4]

Declared candidates

Ryan Meili

Background

Meili is the MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin (2017-present), a physician by profession who was the runner-up in the 2009 and 2013 leadership elections. Declared his candidacy on May 18, 2017[6][7][8]

  • Endorsements
    Support from caucus members: Cathy Sproule (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, 2011-present)[9]
    Support from federal caucus members:
    Support from former provincial caucus members:
    Other prominent supporters: Yann Martel (author), Betsy Bury (Planned Parenthood pioneer, Governor General's Award recipient), Libby Davies (former Deputy Leader of the federal NDP (2007-2015) and former MP for Vancouver East (1997-2015)), Linsey Thornton (teacher, former candidate), Jennifer Bowes (former candidate), Ron Fisher (former MP for Saskatoon-Dundurn), Dennis Raphael (health policy advocate)
    Labour organizations: United Food and Commercial Workers Saskatchewan
    Media:
Campaign website: www.ryanmeili.com
Other information

Trent Wotherspoon

Background

Wotherspoon is the MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007-present) and third-place finisher in 2013 leadership election.[6][10] Wotherspoon stepped down as interim party leader on June 13, 2017 and said he was considering running for the permanent position. He announced his candidacy on August 16, 2017.

  • Support from federal caucus members:
    Support from former provincial caucus members:
    Other prominent supporters:
    Labour organizations:
    Media:
Other information

Prospective candidates

  • Noah Evanchuk - Regina lawyer and past federal candidate.[6]
  • Erin Weir - NDP MP for Regina—Lewvan (2015-present), economist and 2013 leadership candidate.[6]

Declined

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c http://www.saskndp.ca/new_democrats_launch_race_to_elect_next_leader
  2. ^ "Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall resigns, says he's retiring from politics". Toronto Star. Canadian Press. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "Sask. Party to elect new leader in January 2018". CBC News. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d Sask. NDP to elect a new leader on March 3, 2018 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-new-democrats-new-leader-election-1.4293668
  5. ^ "Ryan Meili Formally Launches Leadership Campaign, Lays Out Vision".
  6. ^ a b c d e f "After Cam Broten, here's a list of potential candidates for the Sask. NDP's next leader", Regina Leader-Post, April 12, 2016
  7. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/ndp-leadership-race-ryan-meili-1.4121134
  8. ^ a b c http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/ryan-meili-is-running-for-the-saskatchewan-ndp-leadership
  9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/RyanMeiliNDP/photos/a.349452971808939.84739.270208513066719/1436328269788065/?type=3&theater&notif_t=like&notif_id=1500322600215641
  10. ^ http://leaderpost.com/news/politics/ndps-trent-wotherspoon-elected-leader-of-the-opposition-in-legislature
  11. ^ http://www.trent4leader.ca/mentalhealth
  12. ^ http://www.trent4leader.ca/childcare
  13. ^ http://www.trent4leader.ca/mentalhealth
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