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]
| Date | March 13–16, 2019 (planned voting period) |
|---|---|
| Resigning leader | Gerry Rogers |
| Won by | Alison Coffin |
| Ballots | 0 |
| Candidates | 1 |
| Entrance Fee | $1,000 |
Timeline edit
- April 6–8, 2018 - MHA Gerry Rogers is nominated in a leadership convention in St. John's, defeating Alison Coffin.[3]
- February 12, 2019 - Rogers announces her resignation as party leader, effective upon the election of a new leader.[4] Party president Lynn Moore states that the details on the convention would be released the following day. Fellow NDP MHA Lorraine Michael announces she will not be a candidate.[1]
- February 13, 2019 - Alison Coffin declares her candidacy, lawyer Mark Gruchy states he is "seriously giving thought" about running, and Sheilagh O'Leary confirms that she will not be a candidate.[5]
- February 14, 2019 - The New Democratic Party releases the rules and deadlines for their leadership contest.[6]
- March 1, 2019 - Deadline for candidates to be nominated.[6]
- March 5, 2019 - The New Democratic Party holds a leadership conference confirming Coffin as the party's new leader.[2]
- March 10, 2019 - Planned deadline for members to register for the election.[6]
- March 13–16, 2019 - Planned voting that would have been held through email and telephone.[6]
Declared candidates edit
Alison Coffin edit
Memorial University economics professor, 2018 leadership candidate for the New Democrats, 2015 candidate in Waterford Valley
Date campaign launched: February 13, 2019[5]
- Other prominent supporters: Mark Gruchy, lawyer, 2015 candidate in Cape St. Francis;[7] Kerri Neil, 2018 candidate in Windsor Lake by-election[8]
Declined to run edit
- Jim Dinn, former president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association[7]
- Mark Gruchy, lawyer, 2015 candidate in Cape St. Francis (endorsed Alison Coffin)[5][7]
- Lorraine Michael, former MHA for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi (2006–2019), former Leader of the New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador (2006-2015), former interim Leader of the New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador (2017-2018)[1]
- Sheilagh O'Leary, Deputy Mayor of St. John's (2017–present), 2014 candidate in Virginia Waters[5]
See also edit
- New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 1989 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
- 2006 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
- 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
- 2018 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
- Next New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
References edit
- ^ a b c Maher, David (February 12, 2019). "NDP Leader Gerry Rogers steps down after 10 months". The Telegram. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Alison Coffin named new leader of provincial NDP". NTV News. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Gerry Rogers wins NDP leadership race". The Telegram. April 8, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ Feb 12, CBC News · Posted; February 12, 2019 11:08 AM NT | Last Updated. "Gerry Rogers stepping down as NDP leader, not seeking re-election | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "Alison Coffin declares for NDP leadership; Mark Gruchy considering". NTV News. February 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Connors, Michael [@MikeConnors]. "The NDP have released the rules for the upcoming leadership vote. #nlpoli". Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Mark Gruchy and James Dinn bow out before NDP leadership nominations close". NTV News. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Kerri Claire Neil [@kerriclaireneil] (February 13, 2019). "Idek who else is running but @AlisonCoffin got my vote! She's smart & savvy & I can't wait to see her debate those chumps the other parties got 😊😊. #nlpoli" (Tweet). Retrieved May 27, 2019 – via Twitter.