2026 Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership election

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2026 Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership election
DateOctober 7, 2026
Resigning leader Blaine Higgs
Entrance fee$35,000 [1]
Spending limit$250,000
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In 2026, the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick will hold a leadership election to choose a permanent leader to replace Glen Savoie, who became leader on an interim basis following the resignation of Blaine Higgs. Higgs announced his resignation after being defeated in the 2024 New Brunswick general election. [2]

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Timeline

Rules

The election rules were announced in May 2025. To qualify on the ballot, candidates need to collect 500 endorsements from party members, with regional considerations. They also need to donate at least $35,000 to the party and abide by a spending limit of $250,000. Voting will be conducted by mail, using a ranked choice voting system. [2]

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements of Daniel Allain

Current caucus members: (4)

Former caucus members: (6)

Municipal elected officials: (3)

Declined

References

  1. "With rules in place, N.B. PC leadership race kicks off — unofficially". CBC News . May 27, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Perry, Brad. "PCs to elect new leader in October 2026". Country 94. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  3. Mott, Sean (October 22, 2024). "'My future has been decided': Blaine Higgs loses seat as party falls in N.B. election". CTVNews. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  4. "Blaine Higgs officially steps down as leader of N.B. Progressive Conservative Party - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-pc-leadership-race-1.7543967
  6. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/pc-members-vote-rule-changes-election-defeat-nb-1.7534983
  7. https://assets.nationbuilder.com/newbrunswickpc/mailings/12172/attachments/original/2026_PCNB_Leadership_Election_Rules_-_Finale.pdf?1758803588
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Walton, Victoria (October 18, 2025). "Daniel Allain first to announce bid to lead N.B.'s Progressive Conservative party". CBC News . Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  9. Poitras, Jacques (December 19, 2025). "Kris Austin will sit out N.B. PC leadership race". CBC News . Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  10. Poitras, Jacques (June 27, 2025). "Interim PC Leader Glen Savoie won't run in party leadership race next year". CBC News .

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