2014 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election

September 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador presidential no 2011 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2011 2018 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election 2018 September 13, 2014 Final ballot First ballot File:Paul Davis2 (cropped).jpg #04E11A Paul Davis 351 (51.8%) 253 (37.0%) JO #24F3FA John Ottenheimer 326 (48.1%) 289 (42.3%) Kent, Steve June 27, 2014.jpg 175 120 150 20 25 #A26412 Steve Kent Eliminated 141 (20.7%) Leader Tom Marshall Paul Davis Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador NL PC 2014 September 12–13, 2014https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/newfoundland-tories-restart-leadership-contest-with-sept-13-vote/article19257468/ Newfoundland Tories restart leadership contest with Sept. 13 vote June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014 The Globe and Mail (postponed from July 4–5, 2014)http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tories-to-pick-new-leader-in-early-july-1.2524098 Tories to pick new leader in early July February 6, 2014 CBC News St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Kathy Dunderdale Paul Davis 3 3 $10,000PC leadership nomination dates http://newenergynl.ca/news-piece/20140214-1/ Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador 14 February 2014 14 February 2014 https://archive.today/20140214211832/http://newenergynl.ca/news-piece/20140214-1/ 14 February 2014 dead dmy-all $350,000 The 2014 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Kathy Dunderdale's announcement on January 22, 2014, that she was resigning as premier and party leader. On January 24, 2014, Tom Marshall was sworn in as the 11th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party.Kathy Dunderdale resignation: 'It is time to step back' http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/kathy-dunderdale-resignation-it-is-time-to-step-back-1.2506233 24 January 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 22 January 2014 Prior to the nomination deadline, three accredited candidates entered the race; Frank Coleman, Bill Barry, and Wayne Bennett. On April 3, Bennett was removed from the race while on April 17, Barry voluntarily withdrew his nomination, resulting in Frank Coleman becoming leader-designate.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/bill-barry-withdraws-from-tory-leadership-race-1.2613301 Bill Barry withdraws from Tory leadership race April 17, 2014 CBC News Coleman was to officially become office leader on July 5, and subsequently premier, however, he never took either office after abruptly announcing on June 16, 2014 that he was leaving politics due to an unspecified "significant and challenging family matter."Frank Coleman Quits Weeks Before Swearing In As N.L. Premier http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/06/16/frank-coleman-newfoundland-labrador_n_5499923.html June 16, 2014 The Huffington Post Canadian Press June 16, 2014 As a result of Coleman's withdrawal, the leadership race was postponed until September 13, 2014. Paul Davis won the election on the third ballot. On the second ballot, Davis lead John Ottenheimer by a single vote. However, due to one spoiled ballot, Davis had not received "more than 50 per cent of the valid ballots cast", as required by the party constitution. A third ballot was required; Davis won a clear majority of ballots cast on that final ballot.Paul Davis wins PC leadership, becomes premier-designate http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/paul-davis-wins-pc-leadership-becomes-premier-designate-1.2765348 15 September 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 13 September 2014 Timing On January 22, 2014, Kathy Dunderdale announced she was resigning as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party (PC Party) later that week. Dunderdale asked her Minister of Finance Tom Marshall to replace her as premier and PC Party leader until the party could select a new leader. Marshall accepted the offer and on January 24, 2014, he was sworn in as the province's 11th Premier.Tom Marshall sworn in as 11th premier http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tom-marshall-sworn-in-as-11th-premier-1.2509302 24 January 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 24 January 2014 Marshall had previously indicated that he would not be seeking re-election as the member of the House of Assembly for Humber East and therefore would not contest the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party.Bailey Sue Kathy Dunderdale Resigns: Newfoundland And Labrador Premier Calls It Quits http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/22/kathy-dunderdale-resigns-premier_n_4643948.html 24 January 2014 Huffington Post 22 January 2014 The party announced on February 5, 2014, that Sheila Kelly-Blackmore and Tommy Williams would serve as co-chairs of the leadership convention committee, and that the convention would be held on July 4–5, 2014. On February 14, the co-chairs announced that nominations would open on February 19, and close March 14, 2014.Robinson Andrew Timeline in place for PC leadership race, spending limits increased The Telegram 15 February 2014 A3 As a result of Frank Coleman's withdrawal, the leadership race had been postponed until September 13, 2014, with candidates able to be nominated between June 23, 2014 and July 7, 2014, and delegates being chosen over a one-month period ending August 14, 2014. Candidates Paul Davis MHA for Topsail (2010–2018), Minister of Health and Community Services (2014), Minister of Child, Youth, and Family Services (2013-2014), Minister of Transportation and Works (2012-2013), Minister of Service NL (2011-2012), Legislative Assistant for the Department of Municipal Affairs (2010-2011), Deputy Mayor of Conception Bay South (2005-2010) MHAs: (13) Sandy Collins (Terra Nova, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services); Tony Cornect (Port au Port, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation); Eli Cross (Bonavista North); Derrick Dalley (The Isles of Notre Dame, Minister of Natural Resources); Terry French (Conception Bay South, Minister of Justice); Vaughn Granter (Humber East, Minister of Environment and Conservation); Keith Hutchings (Ferryland, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture); Darin King (Grand Bank, Minister of Education); Glen Little (Bonavista North); Glenn Littlejohn (Port de Grave); Kevin Parsons (Cape St. Francis); Kevin Pollard (Baie Verte-Springdale); Wade Verge (Lewisporte);Endorsement tracker: Who's endorsing whom in PC leadership http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/endorsement-tracker-who-s-endorsing-whom-in-pc-leadership-1.2721929 2 August 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 1 August 2014 Former MHAs: (7) John Butt (Topsail 1979-1989, former cabinet minister) Roger Fitzgerald (Bonavista South 1993-2011, former Speaker of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador); Joe Goudie (Lake Melville 1975–1985, former cabinet minister); John Hickey (Lake Melville, 2003-2011, former cabinet minister), Paul Oram (Terra Nova 2003-2011, former cabinet minister); Milton Peach (Carbonear 1982-1989, former cabinet minister); Loyola Sullivan (Ferryland 1992-2006, former interim leader and cabinet minister) Federal politicians: (1) Peter Penashue (Labrador 2011-2013, and former cabinet minister)Penashue supports Paul Davis for PC leadership http://ntv.ca/penashue-supports-paul-davis-for-pc-leadership/ 27 August 2014 NTV News 18 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023541/http://ntv.ca/penashue-supports-paul-davis-for-pc-leadership/ 4 March 2016 dead Municipal politicians: Date campaign launched: July 2, 2014Paul Davis enters PC race with call for 'new beginning' http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/paul-davis-enters-pc-race-with-call-for-new-beginning-1.2694119 2 July 2014 CBC 2 July 2014 Steve Kent MHA for Mount Pearl North (2007–2017), Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador, and Registrar General (2013-2014), Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement (2014), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement (2012-2013), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency (2010-2011), Mayor of Mount Pearl (2003-2007), Deputy Mayor of Mount Pearl (1997-2003) MHAs: (6) David Brazil (Conception Bay East – Bell Island, Minister of Service NL); Felix Collins (Placentia—St. Mary's, Attorney General); Clyde Jackman (Burin-Placentia West, Minister of Health and Community Services); Calvin Peach (Bellevue); Tracey Perry (Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune); Keith Russell (Lake Melville) Former MHAs: (6) Dave Denine (Mount Pearl South 2003-2011, former cabinet minister); Shannie Duff (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi 1989-1990); Harvey Hodder (Waterford Valley, former Speaker of the House of Assembly); Terry Loder (Bay of Islands 2007-2011); Bill Matthews (Grand Bank 1982–1996, former cabinet minister, former MP Random—Burin—St. George's 1997-2008); Joan Shea (St. George's-Stephenville East 2003-2014, former cabinet minister) Federal politicians: Municipal politicians: (2) Colin Vardy (Mayor of Wabush); Mark Lane (former Deputy Mayor of Holyrood) Date campaign launched: July 3, 2014Steve Kent says province wants 'something fresh' in PC leadership http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/steve-kent-says-province-wants-something-fresh-in-pc-leadership-1.2695427 3 July 2014 CBC 3 July 2014 John Ottenheimer Former MHA for St. John's East (1996-2007), Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2006-2007), Minister of Health and Community Services (2004-2006), Minister of Education (2003-2004). MHAs: (8): Dan Crummell, John Dinn, Clayton Forsey, Tom Hedderson, Charlene Johnson, Nick McGrath, Kevin O'Brien, Susan Sullivan Former MHAs: (11) Ed Buckingham, John Carter, Glen Greening, Harry Harding, Bill Marshall, Patty Pottle, Bob Ridgley, Paul Shelley, Shawn Skinner, Trevor Taylor, Wallace Young High profile supporters: Ron Ellsworth, Dennis O'Keefe, David Wells Date campaign launched: June 16, 2014 Withdrawn Bill Barry Chief Executive Officer of the Barry Group Incorporated. Caucus supporters: High profile supporters: Charlie Oliver, CEO of Martek;McLeod James Manning muses about leadership as Oliver bows out http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-02-06/article-3604943/Manning-muses-about-leadership-as-Oliver-bows-out/1 6 February 2014 The Telegram 6 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222071021/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-02-06/article-3604943/Manning-muses-about-leadership-as-Oliver-bows-out/1 22 February 2014 dead Date campaign registered: January 29, 2014Bill Barry to run for leadership of provincial PC party http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/bill-barry-to-run-for-leadership-of-provincial-pc-party-1.2515126 29 January 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 29 January 2014 Date campaign withdrawn: April 17, 2014 Frank Coleman CEO of the Coleman Group of Companies. Following the withdrawal of Bill Barry and removal of Wayne Bennett, Coleman was declared the winner by acclamation before subsequently withdrawing himself before officially being named leader. Caucus supporters: Charlene Johnson, MHA Trinity-Bay de Verde and Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board;Trinity-Bay de Verde MHA Charlene Johnson endorses Frank Coleman http://www.cbncompass.ca/News/Local/2014-04-02/article-3674163/Trinity-Bay-de-Verde-MHA-Charlene-Johnson-endorses-Frank-Coleman/1 4 April 2014 The Compass 2 April 2014 Steve Kent, MHA for Mount Pearl North and Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs;http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/frank-coleman-to-enter-pc-leadership-race-1.2572306 Frank Coleman to enter PC leadership race March 14, 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation High profile supporters: Danny Breen, St. John's City Councillor and PC Party candidate in Virginia Waters;Danny Breen jumps in Virginia Waters race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/danny-breen-jumps-in-virginia-waters-race-1.2572348 19 March 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 14 March 2014 Date campaign registered: March 14, 2014Barry, Coleman and Bennett in PC leadership race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/barry-coleman-and-bennett-in-pc-leadership-race-1.2572306 27 March 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 14 March 2014 Date campaign withdrawn: June 16, 2014 Disqualified Wayne Bennett Former leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador First Party. Expelled for violating party principles.Wayne Bennett's tweets about Muslims threaten leadership bid https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/wayne-bennett-s-tweets-about-muslims-threaten-leadership-bid-1.2591324 March 29, 2014 CBC NewsWayne Bennett bounced from PC leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/wayne-bennett-bounced-from-pc-leadership-race-1.2596810 April 3, 2014 CBC NewsRejected by NDP, Howley mayor threatens legal action https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/wayne-ronald-bennett-ndp-membership-1.4561800 March 5, 2018 CBC News Caucus supporters: High profile supporters: Date campaign registered: March 14, 2014http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2014-03-13/article-3647051/Wayne-Bennett-says-he%26rsquo%3Bs-ready-to-lead-Conservatives/1 Wayne Bennett says he's ready to lead Conservatives March 14, 2014 The Western Star https://web.archive.org/web/20140314175954/http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2014-03-13/article-3647051/Wayne-Bennett-says-he%26rsquo%3Bs-ready-to-lead-Conservatives/1 14 March 2014 dead Date campaign removed: April 3, 2014 Potential candidates who did not run Clarence Cantwell, Ultramar employee.Hurley Cory Corner Brook man, 22, considers run at PC leadership http://www.thetelegram.com/?controllerName=article&page=1&contextId=3618058&siteId=5&action=changeRating&bizClass=article&bizId=3618058&rateValue 19 February 2014 The Telegram 17 February 2014 Ches Crosbie, St. John's lawyer.On Point: John Ottenheimer in the ring for PC leadership http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/on-point-john-ottenheimer-in-the-ring-for-pc-leadership-1.2691194 4 July 2015 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 29 June 2014 Elected leader in 2018.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pc-leadership-convention-1.4639739 The new leader of the Progressive Conservative party in N.L. has a familiar last name CBC News 28 April 2018 29 April 2018 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/windsor-lake-byelection-1.4831059 PC Leader Ches Crosbie wins Windsor Lake byelection 20 September 2018 www.cbc.ca Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 27 March 2021 Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural ResourcesMcLeod James Top contenders mum on leadership http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-01-23/article-3586839/Top-contenders-mum-on-leadership/1 24 January 2014 The Telegram 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202121540/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-01-23/article-3586839/Top-contenders-mum-on-leadership/1 2 February 2014 dead Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and AquacultureHutchings says he won't be chasing PC Party leadership http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-02-07/article-3607625/Hutchings-says-he-wont-be-chasing-PC-Party-leadership/1 8 February 2014 The Telegram 7 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140209005328/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-02-07/article-3607625/Hutchings-says-he-wont-be-chasing-PC-Party-leadership/1 9 February 2014 dead Darin King, Minister of JusticeGeorge Macvicar King declines leadership run http://www.nlnewsnow.com/News/Local/2014-02-17/article-3618577/King-declines-leadership-run/1 18 February 2014 NL News Now 17 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140304060638/http://www.nlnewsnow.com/News/Local/2014-02-17/article-3618577/King-declines-leadership-run/1 4 March 2014 dead Fabian Manning, Conservative SenatorFabian Manning joins ranks not seeking PC leadership http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fabian-manning-joins-ranks-not-seeking-pc-leadership-1.2546412 21 February 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 21 February 2014 Tim Powers, vice-chairman of Summa StrategiesTaber Jane How Tory rifts and Muskrat Falls helped bring about Dunderdale's resignation https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/how-tory-rifts-and-muskrat-falls-helped-bring-about-dunderdales-resignation/article16460786/ 24 January 2014 The Globe and Mail 22 January 2014Tim Powers sits out PC leadership race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tim-powers-sits-out-pc-leadership-race-1.2522503 4 February 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 4 February 2014 Charlie Oliver, CEO of MartekCharlie Oliver not running, building private think-tank http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/charlie-oliver-not-runing-building-private-think-tank-1.2524402 5 February 2014 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 5 February 2014 Paul Oram, MHA Terra Nova (2003-2009), former minister of Health and Business Kevin Pollard, MHA Baie Verte-Springdale (2008–present) Shawn Skinner, MHA St. John's South (2003-2011), and former Minister of Natural ResourcesMcLeod James Three Tory leadership contenders in the ring http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-03-15/article-3650271/Three-Tory-leadership-contenders-in-the-ring/1 15 March 2014 The Telegram 15 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140315184533/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2014-03-15/article-3650271/Three-Tory-leadership-contenders-in-the-ring/1 15 March 2014 dead Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development Results Despite Paul Davis winning the most votes on the second round of balloting, he could not be declared the winner without "more than 50 per cent of the valid ballots cast" (i.e. 341 of the 680 cast) due to one spoiled ballot. A third ballot was required; Davis won a clear majority of votes cast on this final ballot. pink silver = Eliminated from next round lightgreen silver = Winner + Delegate support by ballot CandidateBallot 1Ballot 2Ballot 3 NameVotesVotes+/- (pp) Votes+/- (pp) Paul Davis 25337.0% 34050.0% +13.0% 35151.8% +1.8% John Ottenheimer 28942.3% 33949.9% +7.6% 32648.1% -1.7% Steve Kent 14120.7% Endorsed Davis Votes cast and net change by ballotTotal 683 680 -3 678 -2 References 2 2014 Progressive Conservative Party leadership election Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election Category:2010s in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Category:2014 political party leadership elections in Canada