1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election

none September 2023 New Brunswick Liberal Association NB Liberal 1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association logo1997.gif May 2, 1998 Saint John Camille Thériault 1 Frank McKenna 3 The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1998 to replace former leader and premier Frank McKenna. The elected leader would become Premier of New Brunswick, replacing the interim leader of the Liberals Ray Frenette. Camille Thériault defeated rivals Greg Byrne and Bernard Richard on the first ballot of the convention held in Saint John. Candidates Greg Byrne, MLA since 1995 and minister of state for energy and mines. Bernard Richard, MLA since 1991 and minister of education. Camille Thériault, MLA since 1987 and minister of economic development and tourism. Non candidates The following candidates were rumoured to be considering runs but did not enter the race.Don Richardson. "Liberal race too tight for outside candidates," New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, January 31, 1998. Edmond Blanchard, MLA since 1987 and minister of finance. Fernand Landry, former chief of staff to Frank McKenna. Peter LeBlanc, MLA since 1995 and minister of supply and services. Denis Losier, MLA from 1988 to 1994. Marcelle Mersereau, MLA since 1991 and minister of human resources development. Results 1998 Liberal leadership convention resultsJacques Poitras, Giselle Goguen and Lisa Hrabluk. "Easy win left Theriault rivals no room to manoeuvre," New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, May 4, 1998.May 2, 1998CandidateVotes% Camille Thériault 2,095 55.6 Greg Byrne 1,005 26.6 Bernard Richard 666 17.7 References Category:New Brunswick Liberal Association Leadership elections New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election Liberal Association leadership election New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election Category:1990s in Saint John, New Brunswick