2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election

September 2023 2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election Nova Scotia no 1995 2010 February 11, 2006 Second ballot First ballot Riding 150x150px 9999FF Rodney MacDonald Inverness 1,26359.6% 78935.0% 9999FF Bill Black — 85540.4% 74232.8% 9999FF Neil LeBlanc — Eliminated 73032.2% Leader John Hamm Rodney MacDonald Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia NS PC 2006 February 11, 2006 Rodney MacDonald John Hamm 3 2 The Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election of 2006 was held on February 11, 2006 to select a replacement for John Hamm, as Premier of Nova Scotia and leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia. Timeline September 29, 2005 - Hamm announces his retirement, effective upon the election of a new leader. October 15, 2005 - The PC Party announces that the leadership vote will be held on February 11, 2006 with a delegated convention as opposed to the one member one vote system used in the previous race. October 26, 2005 - Bill Black becomes the first candidate to officially enter the race. October 28, 2005 - Neil LeBlanc becomes the second candidate to officially enter the race. November 4, 2005 - Rodney MacDonald becomes the third candidate to officially enter the race. December 27, 2005 - Membership cutoff date. January 7, 2006 - Delegate selection period begins. February 11, 2006 - Leadership convention held in Halifax. Rodney MacDonald wins on 2nd ballot with support from Neil LeBlanc. February 24, 2006 - MacDonald sworn in as 32nd Premier of Nova Scotia. Candidates Bill Black, former CEO of Maritime Life and candidate for the Halifax Citadel by-election Neil LeBlanc, former minister of Finance Rodney MacDonald, minister of Tourism, Culture & Heritage and MLA for Inverness Non-candidates The following individuals were the subject of media speculation about running or themselves indicated they were considering a run but eventually opted against. Michael Baker, minister of Justice and MLA for Lunenburg Jamie Baillie, former Chief of Staff to Premier Hamm. Cecil Clarke, minister of Energy and MLA for Cape Breton North Ernie Fage, minister of Economic Development and MLA for Cumberland North Richard Hurlburt, minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Yarmouth Peter Kelly, mayor of Halifax Peter MacKay, deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and MP for Central Nova Kerry Morash, minister of Environment and Labour and MLA for Queens Jane Purves, former minister of Education, Chief of Staff to Premier Hamm Judy Streatch, MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's Results First Ballot The first ballot was close, with just 59 votes separating the first and last place candidates. First Ballot Candidate Votes Perc. Rodney MacDonald78934.85% Bill Black74232.77% Neil LeBlanc73032.24% Spoiled Ballots30.13% Totals2,264100% LeBlanc eliminated, supports MacDonald. Second Ballot Second Ballot Candidate Votes Perc. Rodney MacDonald1,26359.29% Bill Black85540.14%Spoiled Ballots120.67% Totals2,130100% External links Hamm's resignation announcement Party website https://web.archive.org/web/20050920052607/http://www.pcparty.ns.ca/ September 20, 2005 2006 Category:2006 in Nova Scotia Category:February 2006 in Canada Category:2006 political party leadership elections in Canada Category:February 2006 elections