New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election, 2007
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The New Brunswick New Democratic Party
held a leadership election
, following the resignation of Allison Brewer
, on November 6, 2006 subsequent to their previous convention
on September 25, 2005.
The New Brunswick NDP is a social democratic
political party in the Province of New Brunswick
, Canada
.
Members voted by mail or at a convention on October 13, 2007, where Roger Duguay
was elected leader.
reported on August 8, 2007 that there were two declared candidates upon the close of nominations.
Despite earlier speculation, Yvon Godin
, 51, federal Member of Parliament
for Acadie-Bathurst since the 1997 election
, did not enter the race.
New Brunswick New Democratic Party
The New Brunswick New Democratic Party is a social-democratic provincial political party in New Brunswick, Canada linked with the federal New Democratic Party .-Origins and early history:...
held a leadership election
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 :...
, following the resignation of Allison Brewer
Allison Brewer
Allison Brewer is a Canadian social activist and politician, and the former leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party. She has been particularly active in areas of lesbian and gay rights and access to abortion.-Biography:...
, on November 6, 2006 subsequent to their previous convention
New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election, 2005
The New Brunswick New Democratic Party, a social democratic political party in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, held a leadership election in 2005, following the resignation of previous leader Elizabeth Weir on October 8, 2004...
on September 25, 2005.
The New Brunswick NDP is a social democratic
Social democracy
Social democracy is a political ideology of the center-left on the political spectrum. Social democracy is officially a form of evolutionary reformist socialism. It supports class collaboration as the course to achieve socialism...
political party in the Province of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Members voted by mail or at a convention on October 13, 2007, where Roger Duguay
Roger Duguay
Roger Duguay is a former Canadian politician and Roman Catholic priest. He sought election to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick unsuccessfully on four occasions as a representative of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party...
was elected leader.
Candidates
The Telegraph-JournalTelegraph-Journal
The Telegraph-Journal is a daily newspaper published in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It publishes a hybrid newspaper, serving as a provincial daily while catering to the Saint John audience in its City and Sports sections. The newspaper is published by Brunswick News, owned by J. K. Irving...
reported on August 8, 2007 that there were two declared candidates upon the close of nominations.
- Dennis Atchison, 50, candidate in Fredericton NorthFredericton NorthFredericton North was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Canada from 1973 to 2006. It was split between the new ridings of Fredericton-Nashwaaksis and Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak.- External links :*...
in the 2003 electionNew Brunswick general election, 2003The 35th New Brunswick general election was held on June 9, 2003, to elect 55 members to the 55th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada...
(placing third with 16.1%) and in Fredericton-SilverwoodFredericton-SilverwoodFredericton-Silverwood is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Canada. It was first created using the name Fredericton South in the 1973 redrawing of electoral districts by splitting the two-member district of Fredericton and was first used in the 1974...
in 2006 (placing third with 11.6%).
- Roger DuguayRoger DuguayRoger Duguay is a former Canadian politician and Roman Catholic priest. He sought election to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick unsuccessfully on four occasions as a representative of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party...
, 43, candidate in Miramichi Bay-NeguacMiramichi Bay-NeguacMiramichi Bay-Neguac is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Canada. It was formerly known more simply as Miramichi Bay....
in the 2006 election who finished third with 26.2% of the vote—the best showing of any NDP candidate in that election.
Despite earlier speculation, Yvon Godin
Yvon Godin
Yvon Godin is a Canadian politician.Godin is currently a New Democratic Party Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Acadie—Bathurst since 1997. Previously, Godin was a labour representative for the United Steelworkers...
, 51, federal Member of Parliament
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
for Acadie-Bathurst since the 1997 election
Canadian federal election, 1997
The Canadian federal election of 1997 was held on June 2, 1997, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 36th Parliament of Canada. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's Liberal Party of Canada won a second majority government...
, did not enter the race.
Timeline
- November 5, 2006 - Allison BrewerAllison BrewerAllison Brewer is a Canadian social activist and politician, and the former leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party. She has been particularly active in areas of lesbian and gay rights and access to abortion.-Biography:...
resigns as leader. - February, 2007 - The party council sets a date for a leadership vote.
- August, 2007, nominations close, Dennis Atchison and Roger Duguay are declared candidates.
- October 13, 2007 - Roger DuguayRoger DuguayRoger Duguay is a former Canadian politician and Roman Catholic priest. He sought election to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick unsuccessfully on four occasions as a representative of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party...
is elected leader at the convention. With only two candidates, organizers decide not to publicly release the actual vote totals that each candidate received.