2011 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

2011 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateApril 1–2, 2011
ConventionSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leaderDanny Williams
Won byKathy Dunderdale
Ballotsacclamation
Candidates1
Entrance Fee$5,000
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The 2011 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Danny Williams' announcement that he was resigning as premier and party leader on December 3, 2010.[1] Premier Kathy Dunderdale, who was sworn in after Williams' resignation, was the only eligible candidate for leadership election and therefore became the leader-designate.[2] Dunderdale was sworn in as leader at the party's convention on April 2, 2011.[3]

Dunderdale will lead the party into the general election which is legislated be held on October 11, 2011.[4]

  1. ^ N.L. Premier Danny Williams leaving politics. CTV News, November 25, 2010.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cabana appeal was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Dunderdale sworn in as PC Party leader". The Telegram. 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
  4. ^ Canada's New Government Proposes Fixed Election Dates