2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election

2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election
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Candidate Adrian Dix Mike Farnworth
Third (Final) Ballot 9,772, 51.8% 9,095, 48.2%
Second Ballot 7,748, 39.3% 6,951, 35.2%
First Ballot 7,638, 38.2% 6,979, 34.9%
 
Candidate John Horgan Dana Larsen
Third (Final) Ballot Eliminated Eliminated
Second Ballot 5,034, 25.5% Eliminated
First Ballot 4,844, 24.2% 531, 2.7%
Leader before election

Carole James

 Elected Leader

Adrian Dix

2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election
DateApril 17, 2011
ConventionVancouver Convention Centre
Resigning leaderCarole James
Won byAdrian Dix
Ballots3
Candidates4
Entrance Fee$15,000
Spending limit$175,000
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The British Columbia New Democratic Party held a leadership election in 2011 to replace departing leader Carole James. The election was prompted by James' announcement on December 6, 2010 that she would be resigning as leader of the party.[1] The convention was held on April 17, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre with voting occurring by telephone and via internet on that date and through advance voting.[2]

Adrian Dix was elected leader, narrowly defeating rival Mike Farnworth on the third ballot.[3]

  1. ^ Hunter, Justine (December 6, 2010). "B.C. NDP leader resigns over party infighting". Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "B.C. NDP to choose new leader in April". CBC News. December 18, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "Adrian Dix wins B.C. NDP leadership". CBC News. April 17, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2018.