2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

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2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateMarch 7, 2015 [1]
ConventionSheraton Hotel,
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leader Lorraine Michael
Won by Earle McCurdy
Ballots1
Candidates3
Entrance Fee$1,000 [2]
Spending limit$25,000 [2]
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership elections

The 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held March 7, 2015 in St. John's. [1] The election was prompted by Lorraine Michael's announcement on January 6, 2015, that she would step down as leader of the party after a successor was chosen. [3] All NDP members were able to cast ballots by phone or online between February 25 and March 5, 2015, or in person at the party's convention on March 7, 2015. [4] Earle McCurdy was elected with 68% support on the first ballot. [5]

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Timeline

Declared candidates

Chris Bruce

Bruce is a former NDP executive member who quit the executive following the 2013 caucus revolt against Lorraine Michael's leadership. He works as a barista. Advocates electoral finance reform which would include banning corporate and union donations to political parties; supports pharmacare, and increasing taxes on incomes above $70,000. [4] [14] [15] [16]

Mike Goosney

Goosney steelworker, former Labrador City town councillor. Advocates giving people more of a voice in politics and emphasizes health care, particularly improving service in rural areas. [4]

Earle McCurdy

McCurdy is former president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (1993-2014). [17] [18] Endorsed by NDP MP Ryan Cleary and MHA Gerry Rogers. Advocates solutions to the province's fiscal situation and correcting the "democratic deficit" in government. [4] [19]

Declined

Results

First Ballot [22]
CandidateVotesPerc.
Earle McCurdy 88968.5%
Mike Goosney29923.0%
Chris Bruce1108.5%
Spoiled Ballots00.00%
Totals1298100%

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