New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, 2015

New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, 2015
Date March 7, 2015[1]
Convention Sheraton Hotel,
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leader Lorraine Michael
Won by Earle McCurdy
Ballots 1
Candidates 3
Entrance Fee $1,000[2]
Spending limit $25,000[2]

The 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held March 7, 2015, at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's.[1] The election was prompted by Lorraine Michael's announcement on January 6, 2015, that she would step down as leader of the party after a successor was chosen.[3] All NDP members were able to cast ballots by phone or online between February 25 and March 5, 2015, or in person at the party's convention on March 7, 2015.[4] The election was won by Earle McCurdy.

Timeline

Declared candidates

Chris Bruce

Bruce is a former NDP executive member who quit the executive following the 2013 caucus revolt against Lorraine Michael's leadership. He works as a barista. Advocates electoral finance reform which would include banning corporate and union donations to political parties; supports pharmacare, and increasing taxes on incomes above $70,000.[4][5][6][7]

Mike Goosney

Goosney steelworker, former Labrador City town councillor. Advocates giving people more of a voice in politics and emphasizes health care, particularly improving service in rural areas.[4]

Earle McCurdy

McCurdy is former president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (1993-2014). Endorsed by NDP MP Ryan Cleary and MHA Gerry Rogers. Advocates solutions to the province's fiscal situation and correcting the "democratic deficit" in government.[4][8]

Declined

Results

First Ballot[11]
Candidate Votes Perc.
Earle McCurdy 889 68.5%
Mike Goosney 299 23.0%
Chris Bruce 110 8.5%
Spoiled Ballots 0 0.00%
Totals 1298 100%

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "NDP leadership convention to be held in March". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "NDP Releases Rules for Leadership Race". VOCM. January 14, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Lorraine Michael Quits As N.L. NDP Leader". Huffington Post. Canadian Press. January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "NDP leadership race hits home stretch". The Telegram. February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  5. 1 2 "NDP leadership tracker: An early look at some possible contenders". CBC News. January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ "NDP leadership speculation begins". The Telegram. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Another N.L. NDP executive member resigns". CBC News. December 13, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 "Earle McCurdy in the running for NDP leadership". CBC News. January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  9. 1 2 "NDP leadership tracker: Who's in, who's out, who's undecided". CBC News. January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  10. 1 2 "George Murphy to stay on sidelines in NDP leadership race". CBC News. January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Earle McCurdy Named Leader of the NDP". VOCM News. March 7, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
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