2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party will be held in June 2022 as a result of the resignation of Ryan Meili.
Date | June 2022 |
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Resigning leader | Ryan Meili |
Entrance Fee | $4,000[1] |
Spending limit | $200,000[1] |
Rules
All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.[1]
Timeline
- October 26, 2020: the NDP loses the 2020 general election to the Saskatchewan Party.
- February 15, 2022: NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois loses the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election.
- February 18, 2022: Ryan Meili announces his resignation as leader. He will remain in the position until a new leader is chosen.[2]
- February 28, 2022: a leadership election is announced for June 2022.[1]
- March 3, 2022: Carla Beck announces her leadership campaign.[3]
- April 5, 2022: Kaitlyn Harvey announces her leadership campaign.[4]
Candidates
Carla Beck
- Background
Carla Beck is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present).
- Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022[3]
- Campaign website: carlaforleader.ca
Endorsements of Carla Beck
- Current MLAs: (4)
- Nicole Sarauer (MLA for Regina Douglas Park)[5]
- Doyle Vermette (MLA for Cumberland)[6]
- Trent Wotherspoon (MLA for Regina Rosemont)[5]
- Aleana Young (MLA for Regina University)[5]
- Former MLAs: (9)
- Pat Atkinson (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, 1986-1991, and Saskatoon Broadway, 1991-1995)[7]
- Judy Bradley (MLA for Bengough-Milestone, 1991-1995, and Weyburn-Big Muddy, 1995-1999)[7]
- David Forbes (MLA for Saskatoon Centre, 2001-2020)[8]
- Doreen Hamilton (MLA for Regina Wascana Plains, 1991-2007, and mayor of Regina, 1988)[7]
- Deb Higgins (MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow, 1999-2011, and mayor of Moose Jaw, 2012-2016)[7]
- Carolyn Jones (MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin, 1999-2003)[7]
- Judy Junor (MLA for Saskatoon Eastview, 1998-2011)[7]
- Suzanne Murray (MLA for Qu'Appelle-Lumsden, 1991-1995, and Regina Qu'Appelle Valley, 1995-1999)[7]
- Nicole Rancourt (MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, 2016-2020)[9]
Kaitlyn Harvey
- Background
Kaitlyn Harvey was the NDP candidate for Saskatoon Willowgrove in 2020.
- Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022[4]
- Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca
Endorsements of Kaitlyn Harvey
- Former MLAs: (1)
- Cathy Sproule (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, 2011-2020)[4]
Potential
- Jennifer Bowes, MLA for Saskatoon University (2020–present)[10]
- Meara Conway, MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre (2020–present)[10]
Declined
- Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon (2016–present)[11]
- Betty Nippi-Albright, MLA for Saskatoon Centre (2020–present)[12]
- Nicole Sarauer, MLA for Regina Douglas Park (2016–present); endorsed Beck[3]
- Trent Wotherspoon, MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present); endorsed Beck[3][13]
- Aleana Young, MLA for Regina University (2020–present); endorsed Beck[14]
See also
References
- "Sask. NDP to hold leadership vote in late June, cap campaign expenses at $200K". CBC News. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- "Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili stepping down, will remain as leader until party chooses a successor". CBC News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- "Carla Beck becomes first Sask. NDP to announce leadership run | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- "Saskatoon lawyer Kaitlyn Harvey 2nd to enter Sask. NDP leadership race". CBC News. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- Simes, Jeremy (8 March 2022). "Carla Beck announces bid for Sask. NDP leadership". Regina Leader Post. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- Beck, Carla (14 April 2022). "Doyle's endorsement means so much". Twitter. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- Hunter, Adam (8 March 2022). "Carla Beck gets Sask. NDP leadership endorsements from 7 former party MLAs". CBC. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- Beck, Carla [@CarlaBeckSK] (11 March 2022). "David's ongoing support means so much" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 March 2022 – via Twitter.
- Rancourt, Nicole [@NicoleMRancourt] (4 March 2022). "Carla Beck is the strong and unifying leader we need" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via Twitter.
- "Taking a look at potential candidates to replace NDP leader Ryan Meili". leaderpost. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- Levy, Bryn (23 February 2022). "Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- Nippi-Albright, Betty. "BettyNippi on Twitter". February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- Wotherspoon, Trent. "WotherspoonT on Twitter". February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- Hunter, Adam. "AHiddyCBC on Twitter". March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
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