1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election explained

Party:New Brunswick Liberal Association
Year:1998
Date:May 2, 1998
Location:Saint John
Winner:Camille Thériault
Ballots:1
Replaces:Frank McKenna
Numcands:3

The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1998 to replace former leader and premier Frank McKenna. The elected leader would become Premier of New Brunswick, replacing the interim leader of the Liberals Ray Frenette. Camille Thériault defeated rivals Greg Byrne and Bernard Richard on the first ballot of the convention held in Saint John.

Candidates

Non candidates

The following candidates were rumoured to be considering runs but did not enter the race.[1]

Results

1998 Liberal leadership convention results[2]
May 2, 1998
CandidateVotes%
Camille Thériault2,09555.6
Greg Byrne1,00526.6
Bernard Richard66617.7

References

  1. Don Richardson. "Liberal race too tight for outside candidates," New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, January 31, 1998.
  2. [Jacques Poitras]