2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

Election in Canada September 2023 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election Newfoundland and Labrador presidential no 2006 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2006 2018 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2018 March 7, 2015 Results EM a15000 Earle McCurdy 889 (68.49%) MG 006dba Mike Goosney 299 (23.04%) CB ad006e Chris Bruce 110 (8.47%) Leader Leader after election Lorraine Michael Earle McCurdy New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador NL NDP 2015 March 7, 2015NDP leadership convention to be held in March https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ndp-leadership-convention-to-be-held-in-march-1.2900111 14 January 2015 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 14 January 2014 Sheraton Hotel,St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Lorraine Michael Earle McCurdy 1 3 $1,000NDP Releases Rules for Leadership Race http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=51998 January 14, 2015 VOCM January 14, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150428203522/http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=51998 April 28, 2015 $25,000 The 2015 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held March 7, 2015 in St. John's. The election was prompted by Lorraine Michael's announcement on January 6, 2015, that she would step down as leader of the party after a successor was chosen.Lorraine Michael Quits As N.L. NDP Leader http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/01/06/lorraine-michael-newfoundland-ndp_n_6422614.html?ir=Canada+Politics January 6, 2015 Huffington Post Canadian Press January 6, 2015 All NDP members were able to cast ballots by phone or online between February 25 and March 5, 2015, or in person at the party's convention on March 7, 2015. Earle McCurdy was elected with 68% support on the first ballot.Earle McCurdy Named Leader of the NDP http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=53200 March 7, 2015 VOCM News March 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150310122148/http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=53200 March 10, 2015 dead Timeline October 11, 2011 - In the provincial election NDP wins 5 seats with just under 25% of the popular vote, its best ever result.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ndp-celebrates-historic-gains-1.1117282 NDP celebrates historic gains CBC News October 11, 2011 May 21, 2019 October 21, 2013 - Michael announces she had received a letter from her caucus over the previous weekend calling for a leadership election to be held in 2014. The caucus felt that without renewal in the party they would have trouble attracting quality candidates and public support in the 2015 election.N.L. NDP Leader Lorraine Michael facing caucus revolt http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/n-l-ndp-leader-lorraine-michael-facing-caucus-revolt-1.2129212 21 October 2013 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 21 October 2013 October 29, 2013 - MHAs Dale Kirby (St. John's North) and Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits – White Bay North) leave the NDP caucus over their dispute with Michael to sit as Independents.Michael calls for 2014 leadership review http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/michael-calls-for-2014-leadership-review-1.2252812 26 October 2013 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 26 October 2013"Kirby, Mitchelmore quit NDP caucus after leadership row". CBC News, October 29, 2013. Both subsequently join the Liberals.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dale-kirby-and-christopher-mitchelmore-join-liberals-1.2522282 Dale Kirby and Christopher Mitchelmore join Liberals February 4, 2014 CBC News May 17, 2014 - Michael passes a leadership review at the NDP convention with 75% support. November 5, 2014 - Conception Bay South by-election, NDP candidate receives 3.05% of the vote, down from 24.06% in the general election.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/liberal-rex-hillier-wins-c-b-s-byelection-1.2824941 Liberal Rex Hillier wins C.B.S. byelection Cbc.ca February 10, 2022 November 25, 2014 - By-elections in Trinity-Bay de Verde and Humber East, NDP receives 5.41% and 7.81% of the vote respectively, down from 14.16% and 13.28% in the general election.Liberal Stelman Flynn wins Humber East byelection. The Western Star, November 25, 2014. January 6, 2015 - Michael announces that she is stepping down as party leader after the party's poor by-election results. Will remain leader until a leadership election can be held.Lorraine Michael stepping down as NDP leader http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lorraine-michael-stepping-down-as-ndp-leader-1.2890893 January 6, 2015 CBC News January 6, 2015 February 6, 2015 at 5 pm - Deadline for candidates to be nominated. February 25, 2015 - Online and telephone voting begins. March 5, 2015 - Online and telephone voting ends. March 7, 2015 - In person voting by delegates at the NDP convention in St. John's. Ballots counted and a leader declared. Declared candidates Chris Bruce Bruce is a former NDP executive member who quit the executive following the 2013 caucus revolt against Lorraine Michael's leadership. He works as a barista. Advocates electoral finance reform which would include banning corporate and union donations to political parties; supports pharmacare, and increasing taxes on incomes above $70,000.NDP leadership tracker: An early look at some possible contenders http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ndp-leadership-tracker-an-early-look-at-some-possible-contenders-1.2891172 January 7, 2015 CBC News January 6, 2015NDP leadership speculation begins http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-01-07/article-3998552/NDP-leadership-speculation-begins/1 January 7, 2015 The Telegram January 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150207010424/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-01-07/article-3998552/NDP-leadership-speculation-begins/1 February 7, 2015 deadAnother N.L. NDP executive member resigns http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/another-n-l-ndp-executive-member-resigns-1.2463394 January 14, 2015 CBC News December 13, 2013 Mike Goosney Goosney steelworker, former Labrador City town councillor. Advocates giving people more of a voice in politics and emphasizes health care, particularly improving service in rural areas.NDP leadership race hits home stretch http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-02-18/article-4046931/NDP-leadership-race-hits-home-stretch/1 February 22, 2015 The Telegram February 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222205947/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-02-18/article-4046931/NDP-leadership-race-hits-home-stretch/1 February 22, 2015 dead Earle McCurdy McCurdy is former president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (1993-2014).http://www.realchangendp.ca/bio.html Earle McCurdy NDP Biography 2015-02-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222212554/http://www.realchangendp.ca/bio.html 2015-02-22 dead Earle McCurdy stepping down from helm of fisheries union http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/earle-mccurdy-stepping-down-from-helm-of-fisheries-union-1.2821821 February 22, 2015 CBC News November 3, 2014 Endorsed by NDP MP Ryan Cleary and MHA Gerry Rogers. Advocates solutions to the province's fiscal situation and correcting the "democratic deficit" in government.Earle McCurdy in the running for NDP leadership http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/earle-mccurdy-in-the-running-for-ndp-leadership-1.2898930 January 14, 2015 CBC News January 13, 2015 Declined Bob Buckingham, St. John's lawyer.NDP leadership tracker: Who's in, who's out, who's undecided http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ndp-leadership-tracker-who-s-in-who-s-out-who-s-undecided-1.2891172 January 13, 2014 CBC News January 13, 2014 Ryan Cleary, NDP federal Member of Parliament for St. John's South—Mount Pearl. George Murphy, NDP MHA for St. John's East.George Murphy to stay on sidelines in NDP leadership race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/george-murphy-to-stay-on-sidelines-in-ndp-leadership-race-1.2895129 January 14, 2015 CBC News January 9, 2015 Sheilagh O'Leary, former St. John's city councillor, NDP by-election candidate in Virginia Waters (2014). Lana Payne, Atlantic director for Unifor and NDP organizer. Gerry Rogers, NDP MHA for St. John's Centre. Results First BallotEarle McCurdy Named Leader of the NDP http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&ID=53200 March 7, 2015 VOCM News March 7, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150310122148/http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=53200 March 10, 2015 Candidate Votes Perc.Earle McCurdy88968.49% Mike Goosney29923.04% Chris Bruce1108.47% Spoiled Ballots00.00% Totals1,298100% See also New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador 1989 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2006 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2023 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election References 30em 2015 New Democratic Party leadership election Category:2010s in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Category:2015 political party leadership elections in Canada