2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election

Political party leadership election in British Columbia, Canada September 2023 2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election British Columbia presidential no 2003 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election 2003 2014 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election 2014 April 17, 2011 Third (Final) Ballot Second Ballot First Ballot 150x150px f4a460 Adrian Dix 9,772, 51.8% 7,748, 39.3% 7,638, 38.2% 150x150px f4a460 Mike Farnworth 9,095, 48.2% 6,951, 35.2% 6,979, 34.9% 150x150px f4a460 John Horgan Eliminated 5,034, 25.5% 4,844, 24.2% 150x150px f4a460 Dana Larsen Eliminated Eliminated 531, 2.7% Leader Dawn Black (interim) Adrian DixJanuary 2026 British Columbia New Democratic Party BC NDP 2011 April 17, 2011 Vancouver Convention Centre Carole James Adrian Dix 3 4 $15,000 $175,000 The British Columbia New Democratic Party held a leadership election in 2011 to replace departing leader Carole James. The election was prompted by James' announcement on December 6, 2010 that she would be resigning as leader of the party.Hunter Justine 2010-12-06 B.C. NDP leader resigns over party infighting https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-ndp-leader-resigns-over-party-infighting/article4081926/ 2015-05-27 The Globe and Mail The convention was held on April 17, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre with voting occurring by telephone and via internet on that date and through advance voting.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ndp-to-choose-new-leader-in-april-1.883880 B.C. NDP to choose new leader in April CBC News December 18, 2010 2015-05-27 Adrian Dix was elected leader, narrowly defeating rival Mike Farnworth on the third ballot.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adrian-dix-wins-b-c-ndp-leadership-1.1050132 CBC News Adrian Dix wins B.C. NDP leadership April 17, 2011 June 1, 2018 Background On May 12, 2009, the 2009 British Columbia general election was held. The NDP remained in opposition to the governing Liberal Party, and the results were largely unchanged from the 2005 election: only three seats changed hands, and the popular vote changed by less than a percentage point. It also marked the party's second loss with Carole James as leader. Despite the loss, James announced she would continue as party leader.2009-05-20 Carole James to remain B.C. NDP leader https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/carole-james-to-remain-bc-ndp-leader/ 2023-05-29 CTV News en-CA The Canadian Press In July 2010, Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun reported that some party members were quietly dissatisfied with James's leadership and that she could face a challenge at the next party convention, then planned for fall 2011.Palmer Vaughn 2010-07-13 Summer of political discontent 3 Vancouver Sun That October, MLA Bob Simpson criticized a speech that James gave to the Union of B.C. Municipalities as having little to offer and lacking in specifics. In response, James expelled him from caucus, saying his comments were out of line.2010-10-07 B.C. NDP leader kicks out Cariboo MLA CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ndp-leader-kicks-out-cariboo-mla-1.888961 2023-05-29 Though Simpson had expected a reprimand, he expected "a slap on the wrist" and was surprised to be kicked out of caucus. In media appearances shortly afterwards, Simpson expressed concern that "the NDP is not moving in the polls despite a government being on its knees";Smith Charlie 2010-10-07 MLA Bob Simpson tells CKNW that B.C. NDP members are "walking away from the party" https://www.straight.com/article-352056/vancouver/mla-bob-simpson-tells-cknw-bc-ndp-members-are-walking-away-party 2023-05-29 The Georgia Straight enSchreck David 2010-10-07 James vs. Simpson https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2010/10/07/JamesVsSimpson/ 2023-05-29 The Tyee English fellow MLA Michael Sather admitted that he "frequently" dealt with complaints from constituents about the leadership.Burrows Matthew 2010-10-07 NDP supporters "frequently" complain about Carole James, Michael Sather says https://www.straight.com/article-352127/vancouver/ndp-supporters-frequently-complain-about-carole-james-michael-sather-says 2023-05-29 The Georgia Straight en One week later, on October 15, Norm Macdonald resigned as caucus chair in protest of the expulsion, criticizing James for doing so without consulting caucus beforehand.Smyth Michael October 17, 2010 NDP caucus chairman quits over matter of principle; Carole James gave rebel the shove without 'involving' caucus in decision A4 The Province Vancouver On November 19, caucus whip Katrine Conroy stepped down after five years in the post, saying she felt she no longer had the "trust, confidence and support of the leader and caucus".2010-11-19 B.C. NDP caucus whip Katrine Conroy resigns CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ndp-caucus-whip-katrine-conroy-resigns-1.945291 2023-06-01 Conroy's press conference was attended by three other MLAs: Jenny Kwan, Lana Popham and Claire Trevena.2010-11-19 Carole James wants NDP to grow up, stop in-fighting https://bc.ctvnews.ca/carole-james-wants-ndp-to-grow-up-stop-in-fighting-1.576825 https://web.archive.org/web/20181108191637/https://bc.ctvnews.ca/carole-james-wants-ndp-to-grow-up-stop-in-fighting-1.576825 dead November 8, 2018 2023-06-01 CTV News en-CA The Canadian Press James was defiant, charging that her critics were putting their concerns ahead of the party and province, and said the party must "grow up" and stop in-fighting. The following day, on November 20, the NDP's governing council met, and rejected a resolution to hold a leadership convention in December 2011 by a vote of 97 to 18. James characterized the vote as "a message sent to everyone - including every member of caucus - 'Get on with the work we have to do.'"Ebner David 2010-11-21 B.C. NDP leader wins party support, calls for end to infighting en-CA The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-ndp-leader-wins-party-support-calls-for-end-to-infighting/article1314983/ 2023-06-01 However, the meeting also exposed the rift in caucus: supporters of James had passed out yellow scarves to wear, to serve as a powerful visual endorsement of James' leadership, and thirteen MLAs refused to don the scarves.Hunter Justine 2010-11-23 James' detractors refuse to be cowed en-CA The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/james-detractors-refuse-to-be-cowed/article1315189/ 2023-06-01 Doug Routley, one of the dissidents, later said that he and most others had kept their concerns private until then, and were upset by the demand for public obeisance.Hunter Justine 2010-12-03 Baker's Dozen to give ultimatum to NDP leader en-CA The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bakers-dozen-to-give-ultimatum-to-ndp-leader/article1318412/ 2023-06-01 The thirteen dissidents — dubbed the "baker's dozen" in the mediaPablo Carlito 2011-03-18 Leadership endorsements from Baker’s Dozen "healthy sign" for B.C. NDP, David Schreck says https://www.straight.com/article-382402/vancouver/leadership-endorsements-bakers-dozen-healthy-sign-bc-ndp-david-schreck-says 2023-06-01 The Georgia Straight en-CASmyth Mike 2017-07-18 Prepare for turbulence as the NDP takes flight https://theprovince.com/news/bc-politics/mike-smyth-prepare-for-turbulence-as-the-ndp-takes-flight 2023-06-01 The Province en-CA — were Conroy, Kwan, Macdonald, Popham, Routley, Sather, Trevena, Robin Austin, Gary Coons, Guy Gentner, Leonard Krog, Harry Lali and Nicholas Simons.MacLeod Andrew 2010-12-04 Who Are the NDP's 13 Dissidents? https://thetyee.ca/News/2010/12/04/13NDPDissidents/ 2023-06-01 The Tyee English On December 1, Kwan released a statement calling for a leadership race, saying that "Carole James is dividing the party by staying on as leader ... the B.C. NDP needs to have a leadership race in order to revitalize itself and to unify the party."Fowlie Jonathan 2010-12-02 NDP MLA Jenny Kwan calls for leadership race Vancouver Sun https://vancouversun.com/news/Jenny+Kwan+calls+leadership+race/3913438/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101209041205/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Jenny%2BKwan%2Bcalls%2Bleadership%2Brace/3913438/story.html 2010-12-09 The NDP quickly scheduled an emergency caucus meeting, with James saying "Every MLA will be held accountable for their behaviour."Mason Gary 2010-12-02 Trial by fire seems to put steel in Carole James's spine en-CA The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/trial-by-fire-seems-to-put-steel-in-carole-jamess-spine/article4081547/ 2023-06-01 In response, the baker's dozen delivered an ultimatum that they were a united front: if any one of them were ejected from caucus, the rest would leave. On December 5, the planned caucus meeting was postponed.Ward Doug 2010-12-05 NDP showdown delayed as party puts off meeting Vancouver Sun https://vancouversun.com/news/showdown+delayed+party+puts+meeting/3931345/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101209040018/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/showdown%2Bdelayed%2Bparty%2Bputs%2Bmeeting/3931345/story.html 2010-12-09 On December 6, James announced her resignation as leader, pending the selection of an interim leader.Lindsay Bethany 2010-12-06 Carole James resigns as NDP leader, blames 'bullies' https://bc.ctvnews.ca/carole-james-resigns-as-ndp-leader-blames-bullies-1.582776 https://web.archive.org/web/20150917030557/http://bc.ctvnews.ca/carole-james-resigns-as-ndp-leader-blames-bullies-1.582776 dead September 17, 2015 2023-06-01 CTV News en-CA Dawn Black was unanimously nominated by the provincial caucus to be the interim leader on January 19, 2011.2011-01-19 MLA Dawn Black nominated as NDP interim leader CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mla-dawn-black-nominated-as-ndp-interim-leader-1.1004106 2023-03-31 Timeline 2010 December 6 – Carole James announced she will step down as leader of the New Democratic Party as soon as an interim leader can be selected. December 29 – Marijuana Activist Dana Larsen announced his candidacy. 2011 January 5 – Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons announced his candidacy. January 6 – Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali announced his candidacy. January 13 – Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth announced his candidacy. January 17 – Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix announced his candidacy. April 17 – Leadership convention held at the Vancouver Convention Centre with voting occurring by telephone and via internet on that date and through advance voting. Adrian Dix is elected leader on the third ballot. Candidates Confirmed Adrian Dix thumb|Dix speaking at the convention Adrian Dix is the MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway (2005–present) and former Chief of Staff to Premier Glen Clark. Support from caucus members: Harry Bains (Surrey-Newton), Mable Elmore (Vancouver-Kensington), Sue Hammell (Surrey-Green Timbers), Michelle Mungall (Nelson-Creston),May 2011 Bruce Ralston (Surrey-Whalley) Support from federal caucus members: Don Davies (Vancouver-Kingsway), Libby Davies (Vancouver East) Support from former caucus members: Lois Boone (Prince George North),May 2011 Pietro Calendino (Burnaby North),Fuller Janaya 2011-02-18 Calendino breaks from the pack and backs Dix http://www.burnabynow.com/news/Calendino+breaks+from+pack+backs/4313027/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110222020230/http://www.burnabynow.com/news/Calendino%2Bbreaks%2Bfrom%2Bpack%2Bbacks/4313027/story.html 2011-02-22 2011-05-19 Burnaby Now Evelyn Gillespie (Comox Valley),May 2011 Anita Hagen (New Westminster), Joy MacPhail (Vancouver-Hastings, former leader), Jenn McGinn (Vancouver-Fairview), Chuck Puchmayr (New Westminster), Svend Robinson (MP for Burnaby-Douglas) Date campaign launched: January 16, 2011https://vancouversun.com/health/Adrian+enters+race+leadership/4122837/story.html Adrian Dix enters race for NDP leadership Vancouver Sun 2011-01-17 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110121220749/http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Adrian%2Benters%2Brace%2Bleadership/4122837/story.html 2011-01-21 Policies: Commit to eliminating the HST, seek to roll back reductions in the corporate tax rate, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-ndps-dix-tax-proposal-takes-a-big-bite-out-of-big-business/article1892212/ B.C. NDP's Dix tax proposal takes a big bite out of big business Globe and Mail Justine Hunter February 2, 2011 February 20, 2011 support the redirection of carbon tax revenue to pay for public transit and infrastructure that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, support an increase in the minimum wage rate to $10 per hour, create a provincial child care system,http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord/news/118050484.html Former Comox Valley MLA Gillespie backing Dix' leadership bid Comox Valley Record Courtenay March 15, 2011 March 22, 2011 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot restore grants to the post-secondary students, reduce interest on student loans, and restore the corporation capital tax on financial institutions. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-ndp-candidate-calls-for-tax-on-banks/article1916338/ B.C. NDP candidate calls for tax on banks Globe and Mail Ian Bailey February 22, 2011 March 22, 2011 Mike Farnworth Mike Farnworth is the MLA for Port Coquitlam (1991–2001, 2005–present), former Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (1997–98), Minister of Employment and Investment and Minister Responsible for Housing (1998–2000), Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors (2000), and Minister Social Development and Economic Security (2000–01). Support from caucus members: Jagrup Brar (Surrey-Fleetwood), Katrine Conroy (Kootenay West), Doug Donaldson (Stikine), Rob Fleming (Victoria-Swan Lake), Guy Gentner (Delta North),https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-ndp-candidates-announce-endorsements/article1944461/ Bailey Ian BC NDP candidates announce endorsements Globe and Mail 2011-03-16 Norm Macdonald (Columbia River-Revelstoke), Lana Popham (Saanich South), Doug Routley (Nanaimo-North Cowichan), Leonard Krog (Nanaimo), Jenny Kwan (Vancouver-Mount Pleasant)https://www.thefreepress.ca/news/119207839.html NDP's Jenny Kwan backs Farnworth The Free Press April 4, 2011 2015-05-27 Support from federal caucus members: Alex Atamanenko (Southern Interior) Support from former caucus members: Mike Harcourt (Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, former Premier), Gretchen Brewin (Victoria-Beacon Hill), John Cashore (Coquitlam-Maillardville), Barbara Copping (Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain), Corky Evans (Nelson-Creston), Harold Steves (Richmond), Bernie Simpson (Vancouver-Fraserview), Ed Conroy (Rossland-Trail), Joan Sawicki (Burnaby-Willingdon), Dale Lovick (Nanaimo), David Cubberley (Saanich South), Date campaign launched: January 13, 2011https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/farnworth-enters-ndp-leadership-race-1.1037803 Farnworth enters NDP leadership race CBC News 2011-01-13 2015-05-27 Policies: Support BC agricultural sector through a BC Food-First policy, a regional 'no net-loss policy' for the Agricultural Land Reserve, remove regulatory disincentives to farm-gate sales, return the investment in agricultural sector to national average (14% of agricultural GDP); revenue sharing with local government from resource extraction, create a Jobs Protection Commissioner, repeal the Significant Projects Streamlining Acthttp://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20110315/PRINCEGEORGE0101/303159982/-1/princegeorge/farnworth-unveils-plan-for-north Farnworth unveils plan for north Prince George Citizen Arthur Williams March 15, 2011 March 21, 2011 March 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309054231/http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20110315/PRINCEGEORGE0101/303159982/-1/princegeorge/farnworth-unveils-plan-for-north dead https://www.straight.com/article-376157/vancouver/leadership-candidate-mike-farnworth-tries-lure-environmentally-minded-new-democrats NDP leadership candidate Mike Farnworth tries to lure environmentally minded party members The Straight Charlie Smith February 22, 2011 March 21, 2011 John Horgan John Horgan is the MLA for Malahat-Juan de Fuca (2005–present) Support from caucus members: Kathy Corrigan (Burnaby-Deer Lake),Bailey Ian January 21, 2011 Burnaby mayor backs Horgan for NDP leadership https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/burnaby-mayor-backs-horgan-for-ndp-leadership/article562817/ July 24, 2018 The Globe and Mail Scott Fraser (Alberni-Pacific Rim), Maurine Karagianis (Esquimalt-Royal Roads), Harry Lali (Fraser-Nicola), Bill Routley (Cowichan Valley), Nicholas Simons (Powell River-Sunshine Coast), Shane Simpson (Vancouver-Hastings), Claire Trevena (North Island)http://www.horganforbc.ca/claire-trevena-joins-team-horganNovember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Support from former caucus members: Lynn Hunter (former MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands), Bob Skelly (Alberni, MP for Comox-Alberni, former leader), Ray Skelly (MP for North Island--Powell River), Jim Manly (MP for Cowichan—Malahat—The Islands) Date campaign launched: January 10, 2011http://www.timescolonist.com/news/John+Horgan+launches+campaign+leadership/4088541/story.html Shaw Rob MLA John Horgan launches campaign for NDP leadership Times-Colonist January 10, 2011 January 10, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110112180326/http://www.timescolonist.com/news/John%2BHorgan%2Blaunches%2Bcampaign%2Bleadership/4088541/story.html January 12, 2011 Policies: propose a 'Fair Tax Commission' to examine levels taxation and government revenue,http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord/news/115589944.html NDP leadership hopeful opposed to coal mine Erin Haluschak Comox Valley Record February 8, 2011 February 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110916113802/http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord/news/115589944.html September 16, 2011 dead mdy-all support the inclusion of large industrial emitters into the carbon tax, support for the Evergreen Line and light rail to the Western Communities, introduce an Endangered Species Act, support the ban on offshore oil exploration and the ban on North Coast tanker traffic, work to implement the recommendations of the Select Standing Committee on Aquaculture. Dana Larsen Dana Larsen was leader of the BC Marijuana Party from 2001 to 2003 when he resigned to join the NDP. In 2008 he was a federal NDP candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country but resigned after a video surfaced of him driving after using marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs. December 28, 2010 Pot activist Dana Larsen to announce BC NDP leadership plans https://vancouversun.com/news/activist+Dana+Larsen+announce+leadership+plans/4034351/story.html#ixzz19VoJdrHx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110428192026/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/activist%2BDana%2BLarsen%2Bannounce%2Bleadership%2Bplans/4034351/story.html#ixzz19VoJdrHx 2011-04-28 2011-05-19 Vancouver Sun Larsen's eligibility to run for the party leadership is at issue with party president Moe Sihota stating that Larsen's party membership has lapsed. Larsen responded by saying there was a "clerical error" as his donation to the party was processed but his membership was not. Sihota also says that even if Larsen renews his membership he may be ineligible due to the controversy surrounding his federal candidacy in 2008. The party's rules committee will set eligibility requirements in January; Sihota says that as a result Larsen "may be ultimately ineligible" regardless of his party membership status."Marijuana activist's eligibility for B.C. NDP leadership questioned by party president", Globe and Mail, December 29, 2011 Date campaign launched: December 29, 2010 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pot-activist-kicks-off-b-c-ndp-leadership-race-1.953798 Pot activist kicks off B.C. NDP leadership race CBC News December 29, 2010 2015-05-27 Policies: Legally tax and regulate marijuana, increase minimum wage to $10/hour indexed to inflation, ban corporate and union donations to political parties, promote the party's 'Sustainable BC' platform in the next election, https://www.straight.com/article-368743/vancouver/dana-larsen-fresh-vision-direct-democracy-regulated-marijuana-bc Dana Larsen: A fresh vision of direct democracy, regulated marijuana for B.C. The Straight January 17, 2011 Dana Larsen work towards decriminalizing the sex tradehttps://www.straight.com/article-374511/vancouver/ndp-leadership-hopeful-dana-larsen-backs-decriminalization-sex-work B.C. NDP leadership hopeful Dana Larsen backs decriminalization of sex work The Straight Stephen Hui February 14, 2011 February 20, 2011 Withdrawn Harry Lali Harry Lali is the MLA for Fraser-Nicola (1991–2001, 2005–present), former Minister of Transportation (1998 to 2001) Date campaign launched: January 6, 2011http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=cb0f3e16-de40-4f73-af33-c6feeb79b003 Fowlie Jonathan Lali promises a voice to 'older white males' as he enters NDP race Vancouver Sun 2011-01-07 2015-05-27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150817082024/http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=cb0f3e16-de40-4f73-af33-c6feeb79b003 2015-08-17 Date campaign ended: February 17, 2011, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-mla-harry-lali-drops-out-of-ndp-race-1.1040375 B.C. MLA Harry Lali drops out of NDP race CBC News 2011-02-17 2015-05-27 endorsed Horgan on March 17, 2011 Proposed policies: Remove quotas for female and minority candidates within BC NDP Nicholas Simons Nicholas Simons is the MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast (2005–present) Date campaign launched: January 5, 2011http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=64cb8e22-6013-4f6c-a132-fcf91fcfab8c Fowlie Jonathan NDP leadership race takes shape as new names enter -- and exit Vancouver Sun January 5, 2011 2015-05-27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150817082021/http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=64cb8e22-6013-4f6c-a132-fcf91fcfab8c 2015-08-17 Date campaign ended: April 7, 2011, endorsed Horgan on April 7, 2011 Policies: $12 minimum wage by 2012; https://www.straight.com/article-367964/vancouver/ndp-leadership-candidate-nicholas-simons-call-12-minimum-wage-bc NDP leadership candidate Nicholas Simons calls for $12 minimum wage in B.C. The Straight January 12, 2011 Stephen Thomson increase arts and cultural funding to national average, restoring gaming grants to non-profit organizations, and make province at arm's length from B.C. Arts Council; https://www.straight.com/article-369586/vancouver/ndp-leadership-candidate-nicholas-simons-outlines-arts-policy NDP leadership candidate Nicholas Simons outlines his arts policy The Straight January 20, 2011 Jessica Werb Declined Dawn Black, MLA for New Westminster (2009–2013). Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End (2008–present).https://www.straight.com/article-363936/vancouver/ndps-spencer-chandra-herbert-contemplating-leadership-run Werb Jessica NDP's Spencer Chandra Herbert hasn't ruled out a leadership run Georgia Straight 2010-12-09 Derek Corrigan, mayor of Burnaby (2002–2018).http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/111465929.html Chow Wanda Mayor Corrigan not chasing NDP leadership Burnaby NewsLeader 2010-12-07 3 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Endorsed Horgan. Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley.http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/terracestandard/news/111520289.html No thanks, says Cullen of NDP top job Terrace Standard 2010-12-08 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101222094752/http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/terracestandard/news/111520289.html 2010-12-22 Corky Evans, former MLA for Nelson-Creston and Cabinet Minister https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-ndp-members-consider-running-for-party-leadership/article1836422/ Bailey Ian B.C. NDP members consider running for party leadership Globe and Mail 2010-12-13 Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-ndp-leadership-contest-starts-to-simmer-1.930138 B.C. NDP leadership contest starts to simmer CBC News 2010-12-07 2015-05-27 Endorsed Farnworth. George Heyman, executive director of the Sierra Club of BC, former president of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union."B.C. NDP members consider running for party leadership", Globe and Mail, December 13, 2010 Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby—New Westminsterhttps://www.straight.com/article-363346/vancouver/mp-peter-julian-talks-bc-ndp-leadership Thomson Stephen MP Peter Julian not ruling out B.C. NDP leadership run Georgia Straight 2010-12-07 https://vancouversun.com/news/Peter+Julian+will+Democrat+leadership/9307603/story.html Ward Doug Peter Julian will not run for the BC New Democrat leadership Vancouver Sun 2011-01-04 2015-05-27 August 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160803165730/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/peter+julian+will+democrat+leadership/9307603/story.html dead Leonard Krog, MLA for Nanaimo.Cordery Walter Krog is 'carefully considering' potential run at NDP leadership Nanaimo Daily News 2010-12-09 A5 Endorsed Farnworth. Jenny Kwan, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant. Endorsed Farnworth. Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley. Endorsed Dix. Gregor Robertson, mayor of Vancouver, former MLA for Vancouver-Fairviewhttps://www.straight.com/article-363213/vancouver/gregor-robertson-not-seeking-bc-ndp-leadership-vision-executive-director-confirms Pablo Carlito Gregor Robertson not seeking B.C. NDP leadership, Vision executive director confirms Georgia Straight 2010-12-06 Results Candidate First ballot Second ballot Third ballot Votes Percent Votes Percent Votes Percent Adrian Dix 7,638 38.2% 7,748 39.3% 9,772 51.8% Mike Farnworth 6,979 34.9% 6,951 35.2% 9,095 48.2% John Horgan 4,844 24.2% 5,034 25.5% Dana Larsen 531 2.7% References 2011 leadership election New Democratic Party leadership election Category:April 2011 in Canada Category:2011 in Vancouver Category:2011 political party leadership elections in Canada New Democratic Party leadership election