2018 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
| Date | March 3, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Delta Hotel, Regina |
| Resigning leader | Cam Broten |
| Won by | Ryan Meili |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 2 |
| Entrance Fee | $4,000[1] |
| Spending limit | $200,000[1] |
An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was held on March 3, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Cam Broten after losing the seat he contested in the 2016 election. Ryan Meili was chosen leader.
Rules
[edit]All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.[1]
Timeline
[edit]- 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 16, 2017: Trent Wotherspoon announces his campaign for full-time leader.
- 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 purchase deadline - to be eligible to vote for leadership.[4]
- March 3, 2018: Leadership convention to be held in Regina.[4]
- 1 pm CST: Convention opens
- 1:20 pm - Trent Wotherspoon makes his address
- 1:50 pm - Ryan Meili makes his address
- 2:15 to 3:15 pm - Balloting
- 3:15 pm - Address by Interim leader Nicole Sarauer
- 3:40 pm - Results announced
- 3:45 - Winner's speech[6]
Declared candidates
[edit]- 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[7][8][9]
- Endorsements
- Support from caucus members: Cathy Sproule (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana)[10]
- Support from federal caucus members: Tom Mulcair, Canada's NDP leader (2012-2017), MP for Outremont,[11] Sheri Benson, MP for Saskatoon West,[12] Georgina Jolibois, MP for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River[13]
- Support from former provincial caucus members: Lon Borgerson, former MLA for Sask Rivers,[13] Peter Prebble, former MLA for Saskatoon Sutherland[14]
- Former MPs: Libby Davies, Deputy Leader of Canada's NDP (2007-2015) and MP for Vancouver East (1997-2015), Ron Fisher, former MP for Saskatoon-Dundurn [15]
- Former Provincial NDP Candidates : Jennifer Bowes, Tajinder Grewal,[16] Ted Jaleta, Linsey Thornton
- Municipal Politicians: Bodean Desjarlais, Île-à-la-Crosse town councillor,[17] Don Mitchell, Moose Jaw city councillor and former mayor
- Other Prominent Individuals : Yann Martel (author),[18] Betsy Bury (Planned Parenthood pioneer, Governor General's Award recipient), Dr. Sally Mahood (Professor of Medicine and women's health advocate),[19] Dennis Raphael (health policy advocate), Danny Papadatos (Co-Chair Saskatoon Pride Festival),[20] Larissa Shasko (former Green Party of Saskatchewan leader)
- Labour organizations: United Food and Commercial Workers Saskatchewan executive council, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1400, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 974, Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan
- Campaign website
- www
.ryanmeili .com - Other information
- Background
Wotherspoon is the MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present) and third-place finisher in 2013 leadership election.[7][21] 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.
- Endorsements
- Support from caucus members: Carla Beck (MLA for Regina Lakeview, 2016–present), Danielle Chartier (MLA for Saskatoon Riversdale, 2009–present),[22] Warren McCall (MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre, 2000–present),[23] Nicole Rancourt (MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, 2016–present)[23]
- Support from federal caucus members:
- Support from former provincial caucus members:
- Former MPs:
- Former Provincial NDP Candidates :
- Municipal Politicians
- Other Prominent Individuals :
- Labour organizations:
- Media:
- Other information
Declined
[edit]- Carla Beck - MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present);[9] endorsed Wotherspoon.[24]
- Danielle Chartier - MLA for Saskatoon Riversdale (2009–present);[7] endorsed Wotherspoon[22]
- Noah Evanchuk - Regina lawyer and past federal candidate.[7]
- Nicole Sarauer - MLA for Regina Douglas Park (2016–present), accepted position of interim leader on June 20, 2017.[7][9]
- Erin Weir - NDP MP for Regina—Lewvan (2015–2019), economist and 2013 leadership candidate.[7]
Results
[edit]- Ryan Meili: 5,973 votes (55%)
- Trent Wotherspoon: 4,860 votes (45%)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "New Democrats Launch Race to Elect Next Leader".
- ^ "Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall resigns, says he's retiring from politics". Toronto Star. Canadian Press. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "Sask. Party to elect new leader in January 2018". CBC News. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Ryan Meili Formally Launches Leadership Campaign, Lays Out Vision".
- ^ Adam Hunter (March 3, 2018). "Saskatchewan NDP leader decided today". Cbc.ca. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Ryan Meili seeks NDP leadership for 3rd time". CBC News. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c D.C. Fraser (May 18, 2017). "Ryan Meili is running for the Saskatchewan NDP leadership". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Cathy Sproule, MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, is..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "I'm grateful to Tom Mulcair, exemplary..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "Ryan Meili Calls for Pharmacare, Welcomes MP Sheri Benson Endorsement - Ryan Meili for Sask NDP Leader". Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ a b Ryan Meili. "Thank you so much, Lon Borgerson, former MLA..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Peter Prebble has worked tirelessly for real..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Ryan speaks with the courage of his..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Such an honour to have the support of..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Dr. Ryan Meili is a very caring individual..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Deeply appreciate this endorsement from..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Dr. Sally Mahood, a family physician and..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili. "Ryan is the type of leader who is not afraid..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ D.C. Fraser (April 15, 2016). "NDP's Trent Wotherspoon elected leader of the Opposition in legislature". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Mitchell Bonokoski (October 3, 2017). "Mental Health". Trent Wotherspoon for SaskNDP Leader. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Mitchell Bonokoski (October 5, 2017). "ReginaLaunch". Trent Wotherspoon for SaskNDP Leader. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Mitchell Bonokoski (September 26, 2017). "Wotherspoon commits to universal $15 per day childcare, welcomes Carla Beck's endorsement". Trent Wotherspoon for SaskNDP Leader. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Ryan Meili chosen Saskatchewan NDP leader on 3rd try http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-ndp-leadership-ryan-meili-trent-wotherspoon-1.4560240
- ^ "Saskatchewan NDP choose Ryan Meili as party's new leader". The Globe and Mail. March 3, 2018.
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