2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateMarch 13–16, 2019 (planned voting period)
Resigning leaderGerry Rogers
Won byAlison Coffin
Ballots0
Candidates1
Entrance Fee$1,000
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership elections

The 2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Gerry Rogers' announcement on February 12, 2019, that she would be resigning from politics.[1] Economist Alison Coffin, who was the only declared candidate, won by acclamation on March 1, 2019. She was confirmed as the party's new leader at a news conference on March 5, 2019.[2]

  1. ^ Maher, David (February 12, 2019). "NDP Leader Gerry Rogers steps down after 10 months". The Telegram. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Alison Coffin named new leader of provincial NDP". NTV News. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.