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| Date | May 2, 1998 |
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| Convention | Saint John |
| Resigning leader | Frank McKenna |
| Won by | Camille Thériault |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 3 |
The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1998 to replace former leader and premier Frank McKenna. The elected leader would become Premier of New Brunswick, replacing the interim leader of the Liberals Ray Frenette. Camille Thériault defeated rivals Greg Byrne and Bernard Richard on the first ballot of the convention held in Saint John.