2022 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election

2022 Nova Scotia New Democratic leadership election
← 2016 June 25, 2022[1]
 
Candidate Claudia Chender
Riding Dartmouth South
First Ballot Majority Vote
Leader before election

Gary Burrill

 Elected Leader

Claudia Chender

2022 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election
DateJune 25, 2022[1]
ConventionDartmouth DoubleTree Hotel
Resigning leaderGary Burrill
Won byClaudia Chender
Ballots1
Candidates1
Entrance Fee$10,000[2]
Spending limit$60,000[3]

The 2022 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election took place on June 25, 2022[1] to elect a leader to replace Gary Burrill, who announced his intention to resign on November 9, 2021[4] after leading the party since 2016 and following the party's defeat in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.

As the only candidate in the race by the May 21, 2022 deadline, Dartmouth South MLA Claudia Chender was expected to be chosen as leader.[5] At the party convention in Dartmouth on June 25, 2022, Chender was approved by party members and elected as leader.[6]

Background

Gary Burrill announced that he would resign as leader on November 9, 2021, following the party's defeat in the 2021 general election.[4] Burrill remained as acting leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party until his successor was chosen.

Timeline

2021

  • November 9 – Gary Burrill announces his resignation as leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[4]

2022

  • January 29 – The party unveils the base set of rules for the election.[1]
  • February 14 – Claudia Chender declares her candidacy[7]
  • May 21 – Deadline for candidates to submit nomination.[1]
  • May 30 – Last day to become an eligible party member.[1]
  • June 25 – Leadership convention is held in Dartmouth.[1]

Candidates

Claudia Chender

Claudia Chender is the MLA for Dartmouth South, having served since 2017. Prior to announcing her candidacy, Chender served as NDP House Leader and Caucus Spokesperson for Economic Development, Justice, Status of Women, Natural Resources & Renewables, and Fisheries & Aquaculture.[8] Chender is also a lawyer and has worked in both the not-for-profit and private sectors.

Candidacy announced: February 14, 2022[7]
Campaign website: www.claudiaforleader.ca
Endorsements of Claudia Chender (5)
MLAs:
Federal politicians:
Municipal politicians:
Former MLAs:
Former federal politicians:
Former municipal politicians:
Riding Association Executives:
Other prominent individuals:
  • Juanita Peters (Director of the Africville Heritage Museum)[9]
Total endorsements: 5

Declined

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Tobin, Maria (January 29, 2022). "Nova Scotia's NDP Leadership 2022 rules approved, vote scheduled for June". CTV News Atlantic. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  2. ^ Ramesar, Vernon (January 30, 2022). "Nova Scotia NDP to choose new party leader in June". CBC Nova Scotia. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nova Scotia New Democratic Party Leadership Rules With Forms for Prospective Leadership Candidates" (PDF). nsndp.ca. Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Tattrie, Jon (November 9, 2021). "Gary Burrill stepping down as NDP leader in Nova Scotia". CBC Nova Scotia. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  5. ^ Ramesar, Vernon (May 21, 2022). "Claudia Chender unopposed in run for Nova Scotia NDP leadership". CBC Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Gorman, Michael (June 25, 2022). "Claudia Chender officially at helm of Nova Scotia NDP". CBC Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Chender announces bid to lead Nova Scotia NDP with 2 key endorsements". CBC Nova Scotia. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "NS NDP Caucus". NSNDP. Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c "Endorsements". ClaudiaForLeader. Claudia Chender. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  10. ^ Jala, David (November 12, 2021). "Cape Breton MLA has no interest in NDP leadership". Saltwire. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  11. ^ Gorman, Michael [@MichaelTGorman] (January 24, 2022). ".@DartmouthSue says that after much consideration, she will NOT seek the @NSNDP leadership. She says she's pleased with that decision and is hoping @ChenderClaudia moves forward with a bid. Leblanc says she'll back her caucus colleague if that's what happens. #NSpoli" (Tweet). Retrieved January 24, 2022 – via Twitter.