Next New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
| Date | TBD |
|---|---|
| Convention | TBD |
| Resigning leader | Alison Coffin |
The next New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election will be held at an unannounced date to select a successor to Alison Coffin, who resigned after the New Democratic Party voted to hold a leadership review.[1] The details of the leadership convention have not yet been publicly announced.
Timeline[]
- March 27, 2021 – The preliminary results of the provincial election are announced, where Premier Andrew Furey is re-elected with a slim majority.[2] Alison Coffin, the party's leader, narrowly loses her seat in St. John's East-Quidi Vidi to Liberal candidate John Abbott.[3]
- March 28, 2021 – Coffin announces that she has no intention to resign as leader of her party after her electoral defeat.[4]
- April 1, 2021 – Coffin requests a recount in her home district.[5]
- May 12, 2021 – Supreme Court Justice Donald Burrage rejects Coffin's bid for a recount, arguing that there was not sufficient evidence.[6] Coffin remains as the party's leader.
- October 16, 2021 – The party's provincial convention is held, with the majority of delegates voting in favour of a leadership review. Coffin states that she will remain as party leader even if a formal leadership race is called.[7]
- October 19, 2021 – Coffin reverses her initial decision and resigns as party leader. Jim Dinn is named as the party's interim leader. Party president Kyle Rees suggests that the party may wait "up to a year" before opening up nominations.[1]
Potential candidates[]
- Jordan Brown, current MHA for Labrador West.
- Chris Bruce, 2015 leadership candidate, former member of NDP executive, farmer.
- Mark Gruchy, lawyer, 2015 candidate in Cape St. Francis.
- Sheilagh O'Leary, current Deputy Mayor of St. John's (2017–present), NDP by-election candidate in Virginia Waters (2014) and candidate in Mount Scio (2021).
- Lana Payne, current Secretary-Treasurer for Unifor, former Atlantic Director for Unifor and NDP organizer.
- Mansoor Pirzada, current president of the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Mary Shortall, NDP 2021 federal election candidate in St. John's East.
- Lela Evans, MHA for Torngat Mountains.[8]
Declined[]
- Jim Dinn, interim leader of the New Democratic Party (2021–present), MHA for St. John's Centre (2019–present)[9]
References[]
- ^ a b "Alison Coffin stepping down as NDP leader in N.L." CBC News. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ Mullin, Malone (27 March 2021). "Liberals claim slim majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, as voters tap Furey to lead". CBC News. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ Kennedy, Alex (Mar 30, 2021). "'We pulled it off': Meet the candidates who took down the opposition leaders". CBC News. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Coffin Not Resigning as NDP Leader Yet". VOCM. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ Smellie, Sarah (1 April 2020). "Leader of Newfoundland and Labrador NDP files for recount after 53-vote election loss". CTV News. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Judge dismisses Coffin's bid for recount in St. John's East-Quidi Vidi". CBC News. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "N.L. NDP delegates vote in favour of leadership review". CBC News. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Former PC MHA Lela Evans joins NDP caucus". CBC News. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "MHA Jim Dinn Will Not Seek NDP Leadership". VOCM. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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