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1988 New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election

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1988 New Brunswick New Democratic Party leadership election
DateJune 18, 1988
ConventionFredericton
Resigning leaderGeorge Little
Won byElizabeth Weir
Ballots1
Candidates2

The New Brunswick New Democratic Party, a social democratic political party in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, held a leadership election in 1988, following the resignation of previous leader George Little after the party had been unable to win any seats in the 1987 provincial election. Robert Arthur Hall served as interim leader following Little's resignation.

Candidates

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Convention

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Weir had entered the convention as the sole candidate and was strongly associated with the party establishment. It was assumed heading into the convention that she was to be acclaimed. However, a rebellion over control of the party erupted with the labour movement demanding a greater say in the party. Beaulieu was put forward from the convention floor by labour delegates as a challenger to Weir and came within 5 votes of beating her.[1]

Results

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Candidate Votes
# %
Elizabeth Weir 50 52.6
Mona Beaulieu 45 47.4
Total 95 100

References

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  1. ^ "Late-entering challenger almost scores NDP upset". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. June 20, 1988. p. A.4. ProQuest 385921762.

See also

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