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2016 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election

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2016 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election

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Turnout2,271 Delegates
 
LZ
DW
Candidate Gary Burrill Lenore Zann Dave Wilson
Riding None Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River Sackville-Cobequid
First ballot 921
40.59%
705
31.07%
645
28.34%
Second ballot 1,343
59.19%
926
40.81%
Eliminated

Leader before election

Maureen MacDonald (interim)

Elected Leader

Gary Burrill

2016 New Democratic Party of Nova Scotia leadership election
DateFebruary 27, 2016
ConventionHoliday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth
Resigning leaderDarrell Dexter
Won byGary Burrill
Ballots2
Candidates3
Entrance FeeC$15,000
Spending limitC$75,000

The election for the leadership of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party was triggered on November 16, 2013, following Darrell Dexter's resignation after losing the seat he contested in the 2013 election. The party elected Gary Burrill as their new leader on February 27, 2016, following a one-member one-vote election held during a convention at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth.

Timeline

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2013

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2015

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  • April 11 – Rules for the Leadership Election approved by the party's Provincial Council at its meeting in Hatchet Lake.[6]
  • June 7 – Dave Wilson, MLA for Sackville-Cobequid since 2003 and a former Health Minister, launches his leadership campaign at an event in Lower Sackville.[7]
  • June 11 – Gary Burrill, MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley from 2009 to 2013, launches his leadership campaign at an event in Halifax.[8]
  • June 12 – Lenore Zann, MLA for Truro-Bible Hill since 2009, launches her leadership campaign at an event in Halifax.[9]
  • June 13 – Leadership Election officially begins at the conclusion of the party's AGM in Dartmouth. Three provincial by-elections are also called by Premier Stephen McNeil for July 14 that same day.[10]
  • July 14 – Three provincial by-elections occur, with Dartmouth South NDP Candidate Marian Mancini winning by less than 100 votes.[11][12]
  • November 28 – First leadership forum is held in Whitney Pier.
  • December 5 – Second leadership forum is held in Bible Hill.

2016

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  • February 27 – Leadership convention is held in Dartmouth

Candidates

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Gary Burrill

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Background

Gary Burrill was MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley (2009–2013)

Date campaign launched: June 11, 2015
Campaign website: garyburrill.ca
Supporters[13]

Dave Wilson

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Background

Dave Wilson was MLA for Sackville-Cobequid (2003–2018), Minister of Health (May 2012 – October 2013), Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage (January 2011 – May 2012)

Date campaign launched: June 7, 2015
Campaign website: www.davewilson2016.ca
Supporters[14]

Lenore Zann

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Background

Lenore Zann was MLA for Truro-Bible Hill (2009–2021).

Date campaign launched: June 12, 2015
Campaign website: www.lenore4leader.com
Supporters[15]

Results

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First ballot

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Second ballot

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References

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  1. ^ "Darrell Dexter toppled in crushing NDP defeat". CBC News. October 8, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  2. ^ "Dexter steps down as NDP leader". The Chronicle Herald. November 16, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Darrell Dexter steps down as Nova Scotia's NDP leader". CBC News. November 16, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  4. ^ "N.S. NDP name acting leader". Global News. November 23, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. ^ "Maureen MacDonald appointed acting NDP leader". The Vanguard. November 23, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  6. ^ "Nova Scotia New Democratic Party Leadership rules" (PDF). Nova Scotia NDP. April 11, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "MLA Dave Wilson announces bid for NDP leadership". The Chronicle Herald. June 7, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  8. ^ "Former MLA Gary Burrill joins race to lead provincial New Democrats". The Chronicle Herald. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  9. ^ "Lenore Zann launches bid to lead NDP". The Chronicle Herald. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  10. ^ "Nova Scotia byelections set for July 14". The Chronicle Herald. June 13, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  11. ^ "Nova Scotia byelection sees 2 seats go to Liberals, 1 to NDP". CBC News. July 14, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  12. ^ "NDP's Marian Mancini squeaks through for Dartmouth South win". The Chronicle Herald. July 14, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  13. ^ "Gary Burrill endorsements". garyburrill.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  14. ^ "Endorsements – Dave Wilson". davewilson2016.ca. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  15. ^ "Lenore Zann endorsements". lenore4leader.ca. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2015.