Next Green Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election

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Green Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election
Date2025/2026
Convention Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Resigning leaderHon. Peter Bevan-Baker
Candidates1 (+ none of the above)

The Green Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election has been called by the resignation of leader Peter Bevan-Baker and will be held in 2025 or 2026 on Prince Edward Island. [1] [2]

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In July 2023, Karla Bernard, MLA was named interim leader. [3]

Previous leader Hon. Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA resigned following the significant loss of party seats in the previous provincial election. [4]

None of the above

The None of the above ballot option was available to members.

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