2017 New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election

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2017 New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election
DateOctober 27, 2017
Resigning leader Dominic Cardy
Won by Jennifer McKenzie
Ballotsacclaimed
Candidates1
Entrance Fee$2,000

The New Democratic Party of New Brunswick leadership election of 2017 was called due to the resignation of New Brunswick New Democratic Party leader Dominic Cardy on January 1, 2017. The leadership election was scheduled for October 27, 2017. [1] However, as the only candidate, Jennifer McKenzie registered at the close of nominations on August 4, 2017, the party executive confirmed McKenzie as party leader effective August 10, 2017. [2]

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After almost six years as leader, Cardy resigned both as leader and as a member of the party, complaining of infighting as well as his disagreements with the policies of the party's federal counterpart, the New Democratic Party.

Rules

The leader shall be elected by a preferential ballot on which members rank their order of preference for the contestants on the ballot. All members in good standing as of September 27, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. shall receive a ballot by mail. [1]

Timeline

Candidate

Declined

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References

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