2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateMarch 7, 2015[1]
ConventionSheraton Hotel,
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leaderLorraine Michael
Won byEarle McCurdy
Ballots1
Candidates3
Entrance Fee$1,000[2]
Spending limit$25,000[2]
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership elections

The 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held March 7, 2015 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] Earle McCurdy was elected with 68% support on the first ballot.[5]

  1. ^ a b "NDP leadership convention to be held in March". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. January 14, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "NDP Releases Rules for Leadership Race". VOCM. January 14, 2015. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  3. ^ "Lorraine Michael Quits As N.L. NDP Leader". Huffington Post. Canadian Press. January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
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  5. ^ "Earle McCurdy Named Leader of the NDP". VOCM News. March 7, 2015. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.