An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was held on June 26, 2022 in Regina, Saskatchewan as a result of the resignation of Ryan Meili. Carla Beck was chosen the party's first elected female leader.[3]
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| Date | June 26, 2022[1] |
|---|---|
| Convention | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Resigning leader | Ryan Meili |
| Won by | Carla Beck |
| Candidates | 2 |
| Entrance Fee | $4,000[2] |
| Spending limit | $200,000[2] |
Rules
editAll Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing were eligible to vote online, by mail-in ballot, or in person at the convention.[2]
Timeline
edit- October 26, 2020: the NDP loses the 2020 general election to the Saskatchewan Party.
- February 15, 2022: NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois loses the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election.
- February 18, 2022: Ryan Meili announces his resignation as leader, remaining in the position until a new leader is chosen.[4]
- February 28, 2022: a leadership election is announced for June 2022.[2]
- March 3, 2022: Carla Beck announces her leadership campaign.[5]
- April 5, 2022: Kaitlyn Harvey announces her leadership campaign.[6]
- June 26, 2022: Carla Beck is elected as the new leader of the Saskatchewan NDP.
Candidates
editCarla Beck
edit- Background
Carla Beck is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present).
- Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022[5]
- Campaign website: carlaforleader.ca
Endorsements of Carla Beck
- Current MLAs: (6)
- Matt Love (MLA for Saskatoon Eastview)[7]
- Betty Nippi-Albright (MLA for Saskatoon Centre)[8]
- Nicole Sarauer (MLA for Regina Douglas Park)[9]
- Doyle Vermette (MLA for Cumberland)[10]
- Trent Wotherspoon (MLA for Regina Rosemont)[9]
- Aleana Young (MLA for Regina University)[9]
- Former MLAs: (10)
- Pat Atkinson (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, 1986-1991, and Saskatoon Broadway, 1991-1995)[11]
- Judy Bradley (MLA for Bengough-Milestone, 1991-1995, and Weyburn-Big Muddy, 1995-1999)[11]
- Eric Cline (MLA for Saskatoon Idylwyld, 1991-1995, Saskatoon Mount Royal, 1995-2003, and Saskatoon Massey Place, 2003-2007)[12]
- David Forbes (MLA for Saskatoon Centre, 2001-2020)[13]
- Doreen Hamilton (MLA for Regina Wascana Plains, 1991-2007, and mayor of Regina, 1988)[11]
- Deb Higgins (MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow, 1999-2011, and mayor of Moose Jaw, 2012-2016)[11]
- Carolyn Jones (MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin, 1999-2003)[11]
- Judy Junor (MLA for Saskatoon Eastview, 1998-2011)[11]
- Suzanne Murray (MLA for Qu'Appelle-Lumsden, 1991-1995, and Regina Qu'Appelle Valley, 1995-1999)[11]
- Nicole Rancourt (MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, 2016-2020)[14]
- Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
- Dave McGrane (Professor, political scientist, community activist, and 2020 candidate in Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood)[15]
- Organizations: (2)
- Canadian Union of Public Employees Saskatchewan[16]
- United Steelworkers District 3[17]
Kaitlyn Harvey
edit- Background
Kaitlyn Harvey was the NDP candidate for Saskatoon Willowgrove in 2020. She had sought the nomination in Saskatoon Meewasin, the seat of outgoing leader Meili, but revoked her candidacy in July 2022.[18][19]
- Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022[6]
- Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca
Endorsements of Kaitlyn Harvey
- Current MLAs: (1)
- Jennifer Bowes (MLA for Saskatoon University)[20]
- Former MLAs: (1)
- Cathy Sproule (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana, 2011-2020)[6]
- Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
- Nettie Wiebe (Professor, 2001 Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate, and 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2011 federal NDP candidate)[21]
Declined
edit- Jennifer Bowes, MLA for Saskatoon University (2020–present); endorsed Harvey[22]
- Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon (2016–present)[23]
- Meara Conway, MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre (2020–present)[22]
- Betty Nippi-Albright, MLA for Saskatoon Centre (2020–present); endorsed Beck[24]
- Nicole Sarauer, MLA for Regina Douglas Park (2016–present); endorsed Beck[5]
- Trent Wotherspoon, MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present); endorsed Beck[5][25]
- Aleana Young, MLA for Regina University (2020–present); endorsed Beck[26]
Results
edit- Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%)
- Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%)
Turnout: 65%[27]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Leadership". Saskatchewan NDP. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Sask. NDP to hold leadership vote in late June, cap campaign expenses at $200K". CBC News. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Hunter, Adam (June 26, 2022). "Carla Beck wins Sask. NDP Leadership, first women to be elected leader". CBC News. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili stepping down, will remain as leader until party chooses a successor". CBC News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Carla Beck becomes first Sask. NDP to announce leadership run | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Saskatoon lawyer Kaitlyn Harvey 2nd to enter Sask. NDP leadership race". CBC News. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Carla Beck". Twitter. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ Nippi-Albright, Betti (June 15, 2022). "After careful consideration of both leadership candidates, I've decided to support Carla Beck as the next leader for our party and the next premier of our province". Facebook. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c Simes, Jeremy (March 8, 2022). "Carla Beck announces bid for Sask. NDP leadership". Regina Leader Post. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Carla (April 14, 2022). "Doyle's endorsement means so much". Twitter. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hunter, Adam (March 8, 2022). "Carla Beck gets Sask. NDP leadership endorsements from 7 former party MLAs". CBC. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Carla (June 1, 2022). "Happy to have the endorsement of Eric Cline, longtime Saskatoon NDP MLA and former Cabinet Minister". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Carla [@CarlaBeckSK] (March 11, 2022). "David's ongoing support means so much" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rancourt, Nicole [@NicoleMRancourt] (March 4, 2022). "Carla Beck is the strong and unifying leader we need" (Tweet). Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ McGrane, Dave (June 1, 2022). "Just voted for @CarlaBeckSK for @Sask_NDP leader!". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Carla (April 25, 2022). "I'm honoured to have the endorsement of an organization that represents so many frontline heroes". Twitter. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Carla (May 13, 2022). "I'm honoured to have the support of @USWDistrict3 ". Twitter. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Hunter, Adam (June 10, 2022). "Beck leads Harvey in fundraising, caucus endorsements in campaign to lead Sask. NDP". CBC. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Harvey pulls out as potential NDP Meewasin candidate". SaskToday.ca. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Bowes, Jennifer (June 1, 2022). "It's my pleasure to endorse @kaitlynharveysk in her leadership bid for the @Sask_NDP ". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Harvey, Kaitlyn (June 25, 2022). "Your support means the world to me Nettie". Twitter. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "Taking a look at potential candidates to replace NDP leader Ryan Meili". leaderpost. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Levy, Bryn (February 23, 2022). "Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Nippi-Albright, Betty. "BettyNippi on Twitter". February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Wotherspoon, Trent. "WotherspoonT on Twitter". February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Hunter, Adam. "AHiddyCBC on Twitter". March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Ellis, Brendan (June 26, 2022). "Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party". CTV News. Retrieved June 27, 2022.