2015 New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election

Canadian provincial party leadership election September 2023 January 2023 2015 Manitoba New Democratic Party leadership election Manitoba presidential no 2009 2009 2017 2017 March 6–8, 2015 Riding Final ballot First ballot Greg Selinger 2010.jpg f4a460 Greg Selinger St. Boniface 759(50.93%) 612(36.02%) NDP f4a460 Theresa Oswald Seine River 726(48.72%) 575(33.84%) NDP f4a460 Steve Ashton Thompson Eliminated 502(29.54%) Leader Greg Selinger Greg Selinger New Democratic Party of Manitoba MB NDP 2015 March 6–8, 2015 Canad Inns Polo ParkWinnipeg, Manitoba Greg Selinger Greg Selinger 2 3 $2,000Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger has to pay to try to retain NDP leadership https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/manitoba-premier-greg-selinger-has-to-pay-to-try-to-retain-ndp-leadership/article22111734/ December 16, 2014 Globe and Mail December 16, 2014 $71,945.55Election of Leader at Convention 2015 Handbook September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election of 2015 was called at the request of Premier Greg Selinger following the resignation of five members of his cabinet in protest of his leadership of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba. Selinger ran in the election, facing two challengers, but prevailed on the second ballot. Rules Candidates must pay an entry fee of $2,000 and submit a nomination form signed by at least 50 members of the party. The election is being conducted as a traditional delegated leadership convention with delegates being selected by each electoral district and affiliated trade union who will then attend the convention and vote in ballots until one candidate wins 50% + 1 of the vote.http://globalnews.ca/news/1731687/manitoba-ndp-release-rules-for-race-that-will-choose-premier/ Manitoba NDP release rules for race that will choose premier - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca Union delegates are required to be members of the NDP and be a member of the local they represent.Unions to hold less sway in Manitoba NDP leadership race: sources http://www.brandonsun.com/national/breaking-news/unions-to-hold-less-sway-in-manitoba-ndp-leadership-race-sources-294322751.html?thx=y February 28, 2015 Brandon Sun Canadian Press February 26, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100753/http://www.brandonsun.com/national/breaking-news/unions-to-hold-less-sway-in-manitoba-ndp-leadership-race-sources-294322751.html?thx=y April 2, 2015 Delegates There are approximately 2,217 delegate spots. Manitoba's 57 NDP constituency associations may send up to 1,242 delegates chosen at constituency meetings.Playing the numbers game http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/playing-the-numbers-game-293795121.html February 24, 2015 Winnipeg Free Press February 24, 2015 Trade unions are entitled to send up to 691 delegates. Another 200 delegates are automatic delegates, two each from each riding association with the rest being NDP MLAs, Members of Parliament and other party dignitaries.Organized labour the key to NDP leadership http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/organized-labour-the-key-to-ndp-leadership-293795001.html February 24, 2015 Winnipeg Free Press February 24, 2015 Union affiliates were having difficulty finding enough delegates to fill their delegations and were reportedly only able to fill 361 of 691 positions. Unions were allotted one delegate for every 100 members of the union. Each delegate must be a member of the NDP and of the local they were representing. Timeline April 2013 – Selinger's government increases the provincial sales tax by 1%, a move which leads to a precipitous decline in popular support for the government.A timeline of the Manitoba NDP leadership crisis http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1306617/a-look-at-the-manitoba-ndp-leadership-crisis/ March 8, 2015 Metro March 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402120304/http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1306617/a-look-at-the-manitoba-ndp-leadership-crisis/ April 2, 2015 dead October 2013 – Due, in part, to the unpopularity of the tax increase, the NDP runs behind the Opposition Progressive Conservatives in public opinion polls; Selinger attempts to turn around the party's fortunes by shuffling his cabinet and promising to use increased tax revenues exclusively for infrastructure projects. September 2014 – During a caucus retreat several MLAs openly tell Selinger he needs to resign if the party is to have a chance of winning the next provincial election. Selinger refuses. October 27–28, 2014 – Five senior cabinet ministers and several senior party officials go public with their call for Selinger's resignation. November 3, 2014 – The five ministers resign from cabinet due to their opposition to Selinger's leadership; they are Jennifer Howard, (Fort Rouge), minister of finance, Stan Struthers, (Dauphin), minister of municipal government, Theresa Oswald, (Seine River), minister for jobs and the economy, Andrew Swan, (Minto), minister of justice and Erin Selby, (Southdale), minister of health. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-revolt-5-ministers-resign-from-premier-greg-selinger-s-cabinet-1.2821632 Manitoba revolt: 5 ministers resign from Premier Greg Selinger's cabinet CBC News November 9, 2014 – Selinger asks the party executive to hold a leadership election during the party's annual convention scheduled for March 6–8, 2015 and states his intention to be a candidate.http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/manitoba-premier-greg-selinger-will-face-party-leadership-vote-in-march-282069911.html Manitoba premier Greg Selinger will face party leadership vote in March - Winnipeg Free Press 2014-11-21 2014-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129043518/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/manitoba-premier-greg-selinger-will-face-party-leadership-vote-in-march-282069911.html dead November 15, 2014 – Party executive agrees to hold a leadership election on March 6, 2015, during the party's annual convention.http://globalnews.ca/news/1673690/manitoba-ndp-executive-accept-premiers-plan-for-march-leadership-contest/ Manitoba NDP executive accept premier's plan for March leadership contest - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca November 18, 2014 – Special Committee led by party president Ellen Olfert is struck to draw up recommendations for rules governing the leadership election. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/committee-struck-to-prepare-manitoba-ndp-for-leadership-vote-1.2839123 Committee struck to prepare Manitoba NDP for leadership vote CBC News November 29, 2014 – Special Committee reports back to party executive with recommendations. Party executive announces that there is nothing in the party's constitution, the Elections Act or the Elections Financing Act that would require Selinger to step down during the leadership campaign. Party executive approves the Special Committee's recommendations and refers them to Provincial Council.No requirement for Selinger to resign during leadership race: Olfert https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/no-requirement-for-selinger-to-resign-during-leadership-race-olfert/ December 3, 2014 CTV News November 30, 2014 December 6, 2014 – Special Committee recommendations brought to Provincial Council and approved.Greg Selinger to stay on as premier during leadership race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greg-selinger-to-stay-on-as-premier-during-leadership-race-1.2863104 December 6, 2014 CBC News December 6, 2014 Motion to formally request that Selinger step down as Premier during the leadership campaign is defeated.December 6, 2014 Manitoba NDP allows Premier to keep job during party leadership race https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/manitoba-ndp-alows-premier-to-keep-job-during-party-leadership-race/article21981968/ December 6, 2014 December 15, 2014 – Nominations opens, campaign period begins.https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1376039-ndp-provincial-council-recommendations-on.html DocumentCloud December 21, 2014 – former cabinet minister Theresa Oswald announces her candidacy. December 22, 2014 – Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton resigns from cabinet and states he will make an announcement about entering the leadership contest the next day.BREAKING: Steve Ashton enters Manitoba NDP leadership race http://globalnews.ca/news/1739581/breaking-steve-ashton-enters-manitoba-ndp-leadership-race/ December 22, 2014 Global News December 22, 2014 January 6, 2015 – Nomination period closes. Last day an individual can take membership in the party and be eligible to vote in the election.NDP vote leaves Premier Selinger in place for leadership contest http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/NDP-debates-rules-for-challenge-to-Premier-Selingers-leadership-284968291.html?cx_navSource=d-top-story December 6, 2014 Winnipeg Free Press December 6, 2014 February 6–25, 2015 – Delegate selection meetings held by the party's 57 local constituency associations.NDP leadership campaign now underway http://www.winnipegsun.com/2014/12/15/ndp-leadership-campaign-now-underway December 16, 2014 Winnipeg Sun December 15, 2014 March 6–8, 2015 – Leadership convention. March 8, 2015 – Leadership vote conducted, Selinger wins on the second ballot. Declared candidates Steve Ashton Background MLA for Thompson (1981–2016), Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation (2009–2014), Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2006–2009), Minister of Water Stewardship (2003–2006), Minister of Labour and Immigration (2003), Minister of Conservation (2002–2003), Minister of Transportation and Government Services (2001–2002), Minister of Highways and Government Services (1999–2001). Runner-up in the 2009 leadership election. Date candidacy declared: December 23, 2014 Supporters Support from caucus members: Jim Rondeau (Assiniboia), former cabinet minister (2003–2013); Dave Gaudreau (St. Norbert); Tom Nevakshonoff (Interlake); Jim Maloway (Elmwood);Backbencher joins Ashton's team http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/backbencher-joins-ashtons-team-287085411.html December 31, 2014 Winnipeg Free Press December 30, 2014 Bidhu Jha (Radisson); Christine Melnick (Riel)Who does your MLA support in the Manitoba NDP leadership race? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/multimedia/who-does-your-mla-support-in-the-manitoba-ndp-leadership-race-1.2891754 January 6, 2015 CBC News January 9, 2015 Support from federal caucus members: Support from former provincial caucus members: Support from affiliates: United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg, United Steel Workers of AmericaOswald nabs first union endorsement ahead of NDP leadership vote http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/oswald-nabs-first-union-endorsement-ahead-of-ndp-leadership-vote-1.2968055 February 24, 2015 CBC News February 23, 2015 Other prominent supporters: Policies: Ashton is promising to hold a referendum on the government's previous increase in the provincial sales taxSteve Ashton launches Manitoba NDP leadership bid; new minister named http://globalnews.ca/news/1741604/steve-ashton-launches-manitoba-ndp-leadership-bid-new-minister-named/ December 23, 2014 Global News December 23, 2014 Says campaign based on four fundamentals: reconnecting the government with Manitobans, rebuilding the NDP, respecting social democratic principles and refocusing government policies and programs on serving Manitobans throughout the province.Ashton pledges to hold referendum on whether to scrap or keep PST increase if chosen NDP leader https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/ashton-pledges-to-hold-referendum-on-whether-to-scrap-or-keep-pst-increase-if-chosen-ndp-leader/ December 23, 2014 CTV News December 23, 2014 Campaign website: steveforleader.ca Theresa Oswald Background MLA for Seine River (2003–2016), Minister of Jobs and the Economy (2013–2014), Minister of Health (2006–2013), Minister of Healthy Living (2004–2006) Date candidacy declared: December 21, 2014Oswald officially begins run for leadership of provincial NDP http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/286508081.html December 21, 2014 Winnipeg Free Press December 19, 2014 Supporters Support from caucus members: Tourism minister Ron Lemieux (Dawson Trail); Nancy Allan (St. Vital), former education minister; Jennifer Howard (Fort Rouge), former minister of finance; Stan Struthers (Dauphin), former minister of municipal government; Andrew Swan (Minto), former minister of justice; Erin Selby (Southdale), former minister of health; Clarence Pettersen (Flin Flon) Support from federal caucus members: Support from former provincial caucus members: Eugene Kostyra, MLA for Seven Oaks (1981–1987), former finance ministerTheresa Oswald enters Manitoba NDP leadership race http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/theresa-oswald-enters-manitoba-ndp-leadership-race-1.2878762 December 21, 2014 Globe and Mail December 21, 2014 Support from affiliates: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2085 Other prominent supporters: Michael Balagus, former chief of staff to premiers Gary Doer and Selinger;Ashton vows to hold referendum on PST if chosen to lead NDP http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ashton-vows-to-hold-referendum-on-pst-if-chosen-to-lead-ndp-1.2882488 December 24, 2014 CBC News Alissa Brandt, director of the premier's secretariat under Selinger;December 23, 2014 Team Oswald lands experienced operatives for roster http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/team-oswald-lands-experienced-operatives-for-roster-286645321.html Winnipeg Free Press A4 January 15, 2015 Brandon city councillors Jan Chaboyer and Lonnie Patterson;Tweed Charles January 3, 2015 Councillors publicly back Oswald http://www.brandonsun.com/local/councillors-publicly-back-oswald-287399391.html Brandon Sun January 15, 2015 Anna Rothney, secretary of the planning and priorities committee of cabinet in the Selinger government; former NDP presidents Lorraine Sigurdson and Carmen NeufeldOswald gets support as she launches campaign to oust Manitoba premier https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/oswald-gets-support-as-she-launches-campaign-to-oust-manitoba-premier/article22173581/ December 21, 2014 Globe and Mail December 22, 2014 Policies: Campaign website: theresaformanitoba.ca Greg Selinger Background MLA for St. Boniface (1999–2018), Premier of Manitoba and party leader (2009–2016), Minister of Finance (1999–2009). Date candidacy declared: January 2, 2015Selinger officially throws hat in leadership ring Friday http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Selinger-to-announce-leadership-candidacy-today-287330581.html January 2, 2015 Winnipeg Free Press January 2, 2015 Supporters Support from caucus members: James Allum, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Peter Bjornson, Minister of Education and Advanced Learning; Sharon Blady, Minister of Health; Drew Caldwell, Minister of Municipal Government; Kevin Chief, Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities; Deanne Crothers, Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors; Greg Dewar, Minister of Finance; Eric Robinson, Deputy Premier; Mohinder Saran (The Maples); Melanie Wight, Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities; Kerri Irvin-Ross, Minister of Family Services; Flor Marcelino, Minister of Multiculturalism and Literacy; Ted Marcelino (Tyndall Park); Ron Kostyshyn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Infrastructure and Transportationhttp://www.gregselinger2015.ca/supporters Supporters - Greg Selinger Leadership Campaign 2015-01-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109234303/http://www.gregselinger2015.ca/supporters 2015-01-09 dead Support from federal caucus members: Federal NDP leader Thomas MulcairManitoba Premier Greg Selinger has support of Tom Mulcair http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-premier-greg-selinger-has-support-of-tom-mulcair-1.2835558 December 22, 2014 CBC News November 14, 2014 Support from former provincial caucus members: Support from affiliates: CUPE Manitoba, UFCW Local 0832 Other prominent supporters: Policies: Campaign website: gregselinger2015.ca Declined Kevin Chief, (MLA for Point Douglas 2011–2017), Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities (2012–2014)Manitoba NDP rising star Kevin Chief opts out of leadership race https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/manitoba-ndp-rising-star-kevin-chief-opts-out-of-leadership-race/article22272573/ January 1, 2015 Globe and Mail January 1, 2015 Delegate selection meetings Riding Date Winner Delegates Caucus Member (Supporting) Assiniboia Feb. 6 Ashton 9http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Selinger-shut-out-in-NDP-delegation-selection-votes-291122961.html?devic Feb 2015: Selinger shut out in NDP delegation selection votes Winnipeg Free Press 6 February 2015 RONDEAU, Jim (Ashton) Kirkfield Park Feb. 6 Oswald 9 BLADY, Sharon (Selinger) Emerson Feb. 6 Ashton 5 Elmwood Feb. 7 Ashton 61Steve Lambert, Canadian Press MALOWAY, Jim (Ashton) Riel Feb. 7 Oswald 17 MELNICK, Christine (Ashton) Southdale Feb. 7 Oswald 16 SELBY, Erin (Oswald) St. Vital Feb. 7 Oswald 15 ALLAN, Nancy (Oswald) Seine River Feb. 7 Oswald 15 OSWALD, Theresa (Oswald) Rossmere Feb. 7 Ashton 30 BRAUN, Erna Minto Feb. 8 Oswald 19 SWAN, Andrew (Oswald) St. James Feb. 8 Oswald 13 CROTHERS, Deanne (Selinger) Point Douglas Feb. 8 Selinger 34 CHIEF, Kevin (Selinger) Interlake Feb. 9 Ashton 14 NEVAKSHONOFF, Thomas (Ashton) Morden-Winkler Feb. 9 Ashton 5 Charleswood Feb. 10 Oswald 6 Tuxedo Feb. 10 Ashton 13 Gimli Feb. 10 Selinger 15 BJORNSON, Peter (Selinger) Lakeside Feb. 10 Oswald 5 Arthur-Virden Feb. 11 Selinger & Oswald (tie) 6 Spruce Woods Feb. 11 Oswald 5 Dawson Trail Feb. 11 Oswald 6 LEMIEUX, Ron (Oswald) Steinbach Feb. 11 Ashton 5 La Verendrye Feb. 11 Oswald 5 Fort Richmond Feb. 12 Ashton 18 IRVIN-ROSS, Kerri (Selinger) Kildonan Feb. 12 Selinger 21 CHOMIAK, Dave Brandon East Feb. 13 Selinger 13 CALDWELL, Drew (Selinger) Brandon West Feb. 13 Selinger 9 St. Johns Feb. 13 Selinger 20 MACKINTOSH, Gord Logan Feb. 14 Selinger 28 MARCELINO, Florfina (Selinger) Radisson Feb. 14 Ashton 18 JHA, Bidhu (Ashton) Transcona Feb. 14 Oswald 22 REID, Daryl (Neutral) The Maples Feb. 15 Selinger 117 SARAN, Mohinder (Selinger) Wolseley Feb. 15 OswaldBruce Owen, Winnipeg Free Press 48 ALTEMEYER, Rob Dauphin Feb. 17 Oswald 17 STRUTHERS, Stan (Oswald) Riding Mountain Feb. 17 Selinger 5 Agassiz Feb. 18 Oswald 5 Portage la Prairie Feb. 18 Oswald 5 Fort Whyte Feb. 19 Ashton 25 Selkirk Feb. 19 Selinger 11 DEWAR, Greg (Selinger) Fort Garry-Riverview Feb. 20 Selinger 25 ALLUM, James (Selinger) River East Feb. 20 Selinger 11 St. Paul Feb. 20 Ashton 10 Burrows Feb. 21 Selinger 27 WIGHT, Melanie (Selinger) Tyndall Park Feb. 21 Selinger 25 MARCELINO, Ted (Selinger) Concordia Feb. 21 Ashton 46 WIEBE, Matt (Neutral) Fort Rouge Feb. 22 Oswald 23 HOWARD, Jennifer (Oswald) River Heights Feb. 22 Oswald 16 St. Norbert Feb. 22 Ashton 44 GAUDREAU, Dave (Ashton) Lac du Bonnet Feb. 23 Oswald 6 Morris Feb. 23 Oswald 6 Midland Feb. 24 Selinger 14 St. Boniface Feb. 25 Selinger 23 SELINGER, Gregory F. (Selinger) Flin Flon Mail-in Oswald 22 PETTERSEN, Clarence (Oswald) Kewatinook Mail-in Selinger 5 ROBINSON, Eric (Selinger) Swan River Mail-in Selinger 22 KOSTYSHYN, Ron (Selinger) The Pas Mail-in Ashton 145 Thompson Mail-in Ashton 61 ASHTON, Steve (Ashton) Young New Democrats Mail-in Oswald 92 Results First ballot + Candidate Votes% Greg Selinger 612 36.02 Theresa Oswald 575 33.84 Steve Ashton 502 29.54 Total Valid Votes 1,699 100.00 Ashton eliminated. Releases his delegates, did not publicly endorse another candidateManitoba Premier Selinger leads after first ballot in NDP leadership vote https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/manitoba-premier-selinger-leads-after-first-ballot-in-ndp-leadership-vote/article23351584/ March 8, 2015 Globe and Mail March 8, 2015 Second ballot + Candidate VotesGreg Selinger remains leader of Manitoba NDP, province's premier http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greg-selinger-remains-leader-of-manitoba-ndp-province-s-premier-1.2985490 March 8, 2015 CBC News March 8, 2015% Greg Selinger 759 50.93 Theresa Oswald 726 48.72 Total Valid Votes1,490 100.00 References Category:2015 in Manitoba 2015 Category:March 2015 in Canada Category:2015 political party leadership elections in Canada