2018 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

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2018 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
DateMarch 3, 2018
ConventionDelta Hotel, Regina
Resigning leader Cam Broten
Won by Ryan Meili
Ballots1
Candidates2
Entrance Fee$4,000 [1]
Spending limit$200,000 [1]
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An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was held on March 3, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Cam Broten after losing the seat he contested in the 2016 election. Ryan Meili was chosen leader.

Contents

Rules

All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot. [1]

Timeline

Declared candidates

Ryan Meili

Background

Meili is the MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin (2017–present), a physician by profession who was the runner-up in the 2009 and 2013 leadership elections. Declared his candidacy on May 18, 2017 [7] [8] [9]

Campaign website
www.ryanmeili.com
Other information

Trent Wotherspoon

Background

Wotherspoon is the MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present) and third-place finisher in 2013 leadership election. [7] [21] Wotherspoon stepped down as interim party leader on June 13, 2017 and said he was considering running for the permanent position. He announced his candidacy on August 16, 2017.

Other information

Declined

Results

Turnout: 81% [25] [26]

See also

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  11. ↑ Ryan Meili. "I'm grateful to Tom Mulcair, exemplary..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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  14. ↑ Ryan Meili. "Peter Prebble has worked tirelessly for real..." Facebook. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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