James Rodd has been leader of the New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island since November 2007 when he was selected as interim leader at the party's Annual General Meeting following the resignation of Dean Constable

Dean Constable

Dean Constable was the leader of the Prince Edward Island New Democratic Party from 2006 to 2007. He replaced the late Gary Robichaud as leader. Constable previously was the theatre stage manager for the Charlottetown Festival...

. Rodd was ratified as permanent leader at a leadership convention

Leadership convention

In Canadian politics, a leadership convention is held by a political party when the party needs to choose a leader due to a vacancy or a challenge to the incumbent leader.- Overview :...

 held on April 4, 2009.

Rodd, an organic farmer, was a candidate for the district of Borden-Kinkora in the 2003 provincial election

Prince Edward Island general election, 2003

thumb|Map of PEI's ridings showing winning parties and their popular vote.The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island conducted a general election in September 2003 to elect the 27 members of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island...

 and in York-Oyster Bed

York-Oyster Bed

York-Oyster Bed is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The district was named Stanhope-East Royalty from 1996 until 2007.-Members:...

 in the 2007 provincial election

Prince Edward Island general election, 2007

The 63rd Prince Edward Island general election was held on May 28, 2007. It elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada...

. Rodd is also past president of the Island NDP.