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1989 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
DateMarch 18, 1989
ConventionSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leaderPeter Fenwick
Won byCle Newhook
Ballots1
Candidates2
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership elections

The first contested New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held in 1989 on March 18 in St. John's.

New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador provincial secretary Cle Newhook defeated Gene Long, the Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's East, by 21 votes winning 126 votes on the first ballot to Long's 105 votes with 1 vote being spoiled.[1] The convention was held to choose a successor to Peter Fenwick who had led the party for eight years and was, with Long, one of only two NDP MHAs in the House of Assembly.[1]

Results

First Ballot
Candidate Votes Perc.
Cle Newhook 126 54.3%
Gene Long 105 45.2%
Spoiled Ballots 1 0.004%
Totals 232 100%

References

  1. ^ a b Ward, Stephen, "New leader hopes to improve Newfoundland NDP's fortunes," Globe and Mail, March 20, 1989

See also

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