New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election, 2018

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Prince Edward Island New Democratic Party leadership election, 2018
Date April 7, 2018
Convention Charlottetown
Resigning leader Michael Redmond
Won by Joe Byrne
Ballots 1
Candidates 3

A Prince Edward Island New Democratic Party leadership convention was held on April 7, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Michael Redmond on December 6, 2017, after he placed fourth place in the Charlottetown-Parkdale by-election held on November 27, 2017. [1]

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Joe Byrne was elected party leader on the first ballot.

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Declared candidates

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Results

Total votes cast - 215

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Mike Redmond resigns as leader of P.E.I. NDP".
  2. ↑ "2nd candidate enters race for NDP leadership on P.E.I."
  3. ↑ "Joe Byrne to run for leadership of NDP on P.E.I."
  4. ↑ http://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/ready-to-vote-three-candidates-seek-provincial-ndp-leadership-saturday-199579/


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