2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

The 2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Gerry Rogers' announcement on February 12, 2019, that she would be resigning from politics.[1] Economist Alison Coffin, who was the only declared candidate, won by acclamation on March 1, 2019. She was confirmed as the party's new leader at a news conference on March 5, 2019.[2]

2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateMarch 13–16, 2019 (planned voting period)
Resigning leaderGerry Rogers
Won byAlison Coffin
Ballots0
Candidates1
Entrance Fee$1,000

Timeline

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  • April 6–8, 2018 - MHA Gerry Rogers is nominated in a leadership convention in St. John's, defeating Alison Coffin.[3]
  • February 12, 2019 - Rogers announces her resignation as party leader, effective upon the election of a new leader.[4] Party president Lynn Moore states that the details on the convention would be released the following day. Fellow NDP MHA Lorraine Michael announces she will not be a candidate.[1]
  • February 13, 2019 - Alison Coffin declares her candidacy, lawyer Mark Gruchy states he is "seriously giving thought" about running, and Sheilagh O'Leary confirms that she will not be a candidate.[5]
  • February 14, 2019 - The New Democratic Party releases the rules and deadlines for their leadership contest.[6]
  • March 1, 2019 - Deadline for candidates to be nominated.[6]
  • March 5, 2019 - The New Democratic Party holds a leadership conference confirming Coffin as the party's new leader.[2]
  • March 10, 2019 - Planned deadline for members to register for the election.[6]
  • March 13–16, 2019 - Planned voting that would have been held through email and telephone.[6]

Declared candidates

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Memorial University economics professor, 2018 leadership candidate for the New Democrats, 2015 candidate in Waterford Valley

Date campaign launched: February 13, 2019[5]

Other prominent supporters: Mark Gruchy, lawyer, 2015 candidate in Cape St. Francis;[7] Kerri Neil, 2018 candidate in Windsor Lake by-election[8]

Declined to run

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Maher, David (February 12, 2019). "NDP Leader Gerry Rogers steps down after 10 months". The Telegram. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Alison Coffin named new leader of provincial NDP". NTV News. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "Gerry Rogers wins NDP leadership race". The Telegram. April 8, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Feb 12, CBC News · Posted; February 12, 2019 11:08 AM NT | Last Updated. "Gerry Rogers stepping down as NDP leader, not seeking re-election | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved February 12, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b c d "Alison Coffin declares for NDP leadership; Mark Gruchy considering". NTV News. February 13, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d Connors, Michael [@MikeConnors]. "The NDP have released the rules for the upcoming leadership vote. #nlpoli". Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c "Mark Gruchy and James Dinn bow out before NDP leadership nominations close". NTV News. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  8. ^ Kerri Claire Neil [@kerriclaireneil] (February 13, 2019). "Idek who else is running but @AlisonCoffin got my vote! She's smart & savvy & I can't wait to see her debate those chumps the other parties got 😊😊. #nlpoli" (Tweet). Retrieved May 27, 2019 – via Twitter.