2014 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election

Canadian political party leadership election January 2022 2014 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election British Columbia presidential no 2011 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election 2011 2022 British Columbia New Democratic Party leadership election 2022 2014 05 04 150x150px John Horgan First ballot Acclaimed f4a460 Leader Adrian Dix John Horgan British Columbia New Democratic Party BC NDP 2014 2014 05 04 Adrian Dix John Horgan 0 (acclamation) 1 $25,000 $350,000 In 2014, the British Columbia New Democratic Party scheduled a leadership election to select a new leader. The contest was called following Adrian Dix's resignation announcement on September 18, 2013, several months after the party's unexpected defeat in the 2013 election after pre-campaign polls had shown the NDP ahead by as much as 20 points.Ferry Jon Jobs, tax fears win out as Liberal victory proves pundits wrong https://theprovince.com/news/Ferry+Jobs+fears+Liberal+victory+proves+pundits+wrong/8378745/story.html The Province May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013Fowlie Jonathan Liberals pull off stunning B.C. win, form majority government https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-election/Liberals+pull+stunning+form+majority+government/8385100/story.html Vancouver Sun May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013Hébert Chantal NDP across Canada must be mourning stunning B.C. election loss https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/05/15/ndp_across_canada_must_be_mourning_stunning_bc_election_loss_hbert.html Toronto Star May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013 The election was to be held from September 24 to 27, with the results announced on September 28; however, as John Horgan was the only candidate to be officially nominated by the deadline of May 1, 2014, at 5pm, he was acclaimed leader.May 1, 2014 John Horgan acclaimed as B.C. NDP leader Vancouver Sun https://vancouversun.com/John+Horgan+acclaimed+leader/9797953/story.html May 1, 2014 The party set the entrance fee for candidates at $25,000 and a spending maximum of $350,000.New NDP rules will make challenging Farnworth tougher https://vancouversun.com/news/rules+will+make+challenging+Farnworth+tougher/9411169/story.html Vancouver Sun February 15, 2014 January 21, 2014 The leadership vote was to be conducted by preferential ballot cast via internet and telephone, with all party members being eligible to vote. The voting was to occur from September 24 to 27, with the results announced on September 28. Unlike the previous leadership election, which was also conducted on a "one member, one vote" basis, members would not have had the option of voting at the convention itself or on a live ballot-by-ballot basis but could only cast a preferential ballot and do so by internet or phone. The deadline for candidates to be nominated was May 1, 2014. The deadline to join the NDP and be eligible to vote was to be June 26, 2014.https://www.bcndp.ca/leadership/faq Leadership 2014 Frequently Asked Questions BC NDP March 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140324184729/http://www.bcndp.ca/leadership/faq March 24, 2014 Timeline May 14, 2013 – NDP fails to win provincial election, dropping by two seats, despite having led the Liberals in polling prior to the election campaign. September 18, 2013 – Adrian Dix announces his decision to resign as leader once his successor is chosen. January 18–19, 2014 – NDP executive decides on rules and timeline for leadership election to be held September 28, 2014. March 2, 2014 – NDP Finance Critic Mike Farnworth announces his candidacy. March 17, 2014 – NDP Education Critic John Horgan declares his candidacy. April 8, 2014 – Farnworth withdraws, endorses Horgan. May 1, 2014 – Deadline for candidates to be nominated; Horgan acclaimed NDP leader. May 4, 2014 – Horgan officially inaugurated as NDP leader.John Horgan acclaimed new leader of B.C. NDP http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/john-horgan-acclaimed-new-leader-of-b-c-ndp-1.2629097 May 3, 2014 CBC News May 3, 2014 Candidates John Horgan MLA for Juan de Fuca since 2005, Horgan had been Opposition Critic for Education and, until his candidacy was announced, he was Opposition Energy Critic (2006–2014) and Opposition House Leader (2011–2014). Horgan ran in the 2011 leadership election, placing third. Support from caucus members: Carole James, Harry Bains, Mable Elmore, David Eby, Michelle Mungall,B.C.'s Horgan rallies support for NDP leadership campaign https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bcs-horgan-rallies-support-for-ndp-leadership-campaign/article17560416/ March 19, 2014 Globe and Mail March 19, 2014 Selina Robinson,NDP leadership candidate John Horgan picks up Tri-Cities support http://www.thenownews.com/news/ndp-leadership-candidate-john-horgan-picks-up-tri-cities-support-1.942899 April 8, 2014 The Now April 4, 2014 Sue Hammell,NDP leadership candidate John Horgan announces support from 10 new MLAs http://globalnews.ca/news/1225760/ndp-leadership-candidate-john-horgan-announces-support-from-10-new-mlas/ April 8, 2014 Global News March 23, 2014 Maurine Karagianis, Bill Routley,MLA John Horgan announces another run at the B.C. NDP leadership https://vancouversun.com/news/John+Horgan+announces+another+leadership/9628644/story.html April 8, 2014 Vancouver Sun March 17, 2014 Raj ChouhanSouth Asian MLAs Harry Bains and Raj Chouhan join John Horgan's camp in leadership race http://newcanadianmedia.ca/item/14029 April 8, 2014 Indo-Canadian Voice March 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140409054244/http://newcanadianmedia.ca/item/14029 April 9, 2014 Robin Austin, Judy Darcy, Kathy Corrigan, Scott Fraser, Jane Shin, Claire TrevenaNDP members, not MLAs, will decide next leader: Farnworth https://thetyee.ca/Blogs/TheHook/2014/03/27/DemocraticSupport/#sthash.6Wl4AzHQ.dpuf April 8, 2014 The Tyee March 27, 2014 Support from federal caucus members: Fin Donnelly Support from former caucus members: Dawn Black, Joe Trasolini Date candidacy declared: March 17, 2014John Horgan enters B.C. NDP leadership race with support of former leader https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/john-horgan-enters-bc-ndp-leadership-race-with-support-of-former-leader/article17538066/ March 18, 2014 The Globe and Mail March 17, 2014 Policies: Withdrawn candidates Mike Farnworth Farnworth was MLA for Port Coquitlam (1991–2001, 2005–present), Opposition Finance Critic, 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). He placed second in the 2011 leadership election. Support from caucus members: Lana Popham, Doug Donaldson,Trio of Tri-City NDPers back Horgan, not Farnworth, for leader http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/253935971.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140409042632/http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/253935971.html April 9, 2014 April 8, 2014 Tri-City News April 4, 2014 Norm MacdonaldMLA Macdonald to support Farnworth The Lake Windermere Valley Echo Invermere, BC September 25, 2013 1 Support from federal caucus members: Support from former caucus members: Date candidacy declared: March 2, 2014Mike Farnworth strikes hardline tone for B.C. NDP leadership race https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/mike-farnworth-strikes-hardline-tone-for-bc-ndp-leadership-race/article17187757/ March 5, 2014 The Globe and Mail March 2, 2014 Date withdrawn: April 8, 2014 Reason: Farnworth withdrew, conceding that he could not beat Horgan, who had amassed the support of over half the NDP's 34-member caucus. He had not officially registered his candidacy prior to deciding not to run.NDP's Horgan sole candidate for leadership as Farnworth drops out https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/farnworth-exits-bc-ndp-race-leaving-only-horgan-in-the-running/article17879727/ April 8, 2014 The Globe and Mail April 8, 2014 Potential candidates who declined to run MLAs Rob Fleming,Fleming gives B.C. NDP leadership race a pass https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/fleming-gives-bc-ndp-leadership-race-a-pass/article17626703/ March 23, 2014 Globe and Mail March 22, 2014 David Eby,Shaw Rob 2014-02-13 David Eby abandons B.C. NDP leadership bid after finding out he'll be a father https://vancouversun.com/news/metro/david-eby-abandons-bc-ndp-leadership-bid-after-finding-out-hell-be-a-father 2022-10-24 Vancouver Sun en-CA Judy DarcyMLA Darcy won't run for NDP leadership https://vancouversun.com/news/Darcy+leadership/9420277/story.html February 15, 2014 Vancouver Sun January 23, 2014 and George Heyman, federal MPs Kennedy Stewart, Nathan Cullen, Fin Donnelly and Peter Julian, mayors Derek Corrigan and Gregor Robertson and Vancouver School Board chairperson Patti BacchusClass Notes: VSB Chair Bacchus says no to NDP run http://www.vancourier.com/news/class-notes-vsb-chair-bacchus-says-no-to-ndp-run-1.893611 March 29, 2014 Vancouver Courier March 11, 2014 all announced that they will not be candidates for the party leadership. 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