The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island held a leadership election on February 9, 2019,[2] following the resignation of leader James Aylward. Five candidates were registered at the close of nominations on November 30, 2018.[3][4] Dennis King was elected leader, on the second ballot.
| Date | February 9, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown |
| Resigning leader | James Aylward |
| Won by | Dennis King |
| Ballots | 2 |
| Candidates | 5 |
| Entrance Fee | $7,500[1] |
| Spending limit | TBD |
Candidates
editResults
editFirst Ballot:
- Dennis King – 2,014
- Allan Dale – 746
- Kevin Arsenault – 590
- Sarah Stewart-Clark – 527
- Shawn Driscoll – 307
Second Ballot:
- Dennis King – 2,071
- Allan Dale – 803
- Kevin Arsenault – 661
- Sarah Stewart-Clark – 601
References
edit- ^ Kerry Campbell (November 3, 2018). "PC leadership prospects use annual gathering to gauge support". CBC News.
- ^ Kerry Campbell (October 31, 2018). "P.E.I. PCs to choose new leader Feb. 9". CBC News.
- ^ "Five candidates considering a run for P.E.I. PC leadership - The Guardian". www.theguardian.pe.ca.
- ^ "PC leadership will be 5-person race". CBC News. November 30, 2018.
- ^ "Allan Dale to run for P.E.I. PC leadership". CBC News. November 13, 2018.
- ^ Nicole Williams (November 22, 2018). "Dennis King joins P.E.I. PC leadership race". CBC News.
- ^ Jessica Doria-Brown (November 23, 2018). "Former PC candidate Shawn Driscoll running for party leadership". CBC News.
- ^ "Sarah Stewart-Clark running for P.E.I. PC leadership". CBC News. November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Arsenault enters race for leadership of P.E.I.'s PC party". CBC News. December 6, 2018.