2022_Saskatchewan_New_Democratic_Party_leadership_election

2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

Leadership election in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan

An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was held on June 26, 2022 in Regina, Saskatchewan as a result of the resignation of Ryan Meili. Carla Beck was chosen the party's first elected female leader.[3]

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Rules

All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing were eligible to vote online, by mail-in ballot, or in person at the convention.[2]

Timeline

Candidates

Carla Beck

Background

Carla Beck is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present).

Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022[5]
Campaign website: carlaforleader.ca
Endorsements of Carla Beck
Current MLAs: (6)
Former MLAs: (10)
Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
Organizations: (2)

Kaitlyn Harvey

Background

Kaitlyn Harvey was the NDP candidate for Saskatoon Willowgrove in 2020. She had sought the nomination in Saskatoon Meewasin, the seat of outgoing leader Meili, but revoked her candidacy in July 2022.[18][19]

Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022[6]
Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca
Endorsements of Kaitlyn Harvey
Current MLAs: (1)
Former MLAs: (1)
Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
  • Nettie Wiebe (Professor, 2001 Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate, and 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2011 federal NDP candidate)[21]

Declined

Results

  • Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%)
  • Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%)

Turnout: 65%[27]

See also

References

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    Beck, Carla (June 1, 2022). "Happy to have the endorsement of Eric Cline, longtime Saskatoon NDP MLA and former Cabinet Minister". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
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    Beck, Carla [@CarlaBeckSK] (March 11, 2022). "David's ongoing support means so much" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Twitter.
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    Ellis, Brendan (June 26, 2022). "Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party". CTV News. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
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