2016 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election explained
| Election Name: | 2016 Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election |
| Country: | Nova Scotia |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership elections#2002 leadership convention |
| Previous Year: | 2002 |
| Next Election: | Next Nova Scotia New Democratic Party leadership election |
| Next Year: | 2022 |
| Votes For Election: | 2,271 |
| Needed Votes: | 1,136--> |
| Turnout: | 2,271 Delegates |
| Election Date: | February 27, 2016 |
| 1Blank: | Riding |
| 2Blank: | First ballot |
| 3Blank: | Second ballot |
| Leader |
| Before Election: | Maureen MacDonald (interim) |
| After Election: | Gary Burrill |
| Image3: | DW |
| Colour3: | 009385 |
| Candidate3: | Dave Wilson |
| 1Data3: | Sackville-Cobequid |
| 2Data3: | 645
28.34% |
| 3Data3: | Eliminated |
| Colour2: | FFDB00 |
| Candidate2: | Lenore Zann |
| 1Data2: | Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River |
| 2Data2: | 705
31.07% |
| 3Data2: | 926
40.81% |
| Colour1: | F4A460 |
| Candidate1: | Gary Burrill |
| 1Data1: | None |
| 2Data1: | 921
40.59% |
| 3Data1: | 1,343
59.19% |
| Party: | New Democratic Party of Nova Scotia |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Date: | February 27, 2016 |
| Location: | Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth |
| Replaces: | Darrell Dexter |
| Winner: | Gary Burrill |
| Ballots: | 2 |
| Numcands: | 3 |
| Entryfee: | C$15,000 |
| Spendcap: | C$75,000 |
The election for the leadership of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party was triggered on November 16, 2013, following Darrell Dexter's resignation after losing the seat he contested in the 2013 election. The party elected Gary Burrill as their new leader on February 27, 2016, following a one-member one-vote election held during a convention at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth.
Timeline
2013
2015
- April 11 – Rules for the Leadership Election approved by the party's Provincial Council at its meeting in Hatchet Lake.[6]
- June 7 – Dave Wilson, MLA for Sackville-Cobequid since 2003 and a former Health Minister, launches his leadership campaign at an event in Lower Sackville.[7]
- June 11 – Gary Burrill, MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley from 2009 to 2013, launches his leadership campaign at an event in Halifax.[8]
- June 12 – Lenore Zann, MLA for Truro-Bible Hill since 2009, launches her leadership campaign at an event in Halifax.[9]
- June 13 – Leadership Election officially begins at the conclusion of the party's AGM in Dartmouth. Three provincial by-elections are also called by Premier Stephen McNeil for July 14 that same day.[10]
- July 14 – Three provincial by-elections occur, with Dartmouth South NDP Candidate Marian Mancini winning by less than 100 votes.[11] [12]
- November 28 – First leadership forum is held in Whitney Pier.
- December 5 – Second leadership forum is held in Bible Hill.
2016
- February 27 – Leadership convention is held in Dartmouth
Candidates
Gary Burrill
- BackgroundGary Burrill was MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley (2009–2013)
Date campaign launched: June 11, 2015
Campaign website:
- Supporters[13]
Dave Wilson
- BackgroundDave Wilson was MLA for Sackville-Cobequid (2003–2018), Minister of Health (May 2012 – October 2013), Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage (January 2011 – May 2012)
Date campaign launched: June 7, 2015
Campaign website:
- Supporters[14]
Lenore Zann
- BackgroundLenore Zann was MLA for Truro-Bible Hill (2009–2021).
Date campaign launched: June 12, 2015
Campaign website:
- Supporters[15]
Results
First ballot
921 – 40.59%
705 – 31.07%
645 – 28.34%
Second ballot
1343 – 59.19%
926 – 40.81%
Notes and References
- Web site: Darrell Dexter toppled in crushing NDP defeat. CBC News. October 8, 2013. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Dexter steps down as NDP leader. The Chronicle Herald. November 16, 2013. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Darrell Dexter steps down as Nova Scotia's NDP leader. CBC News. November 16, 2013. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: N.S. NDP name acting leader. Global News. November 23, 2013. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Maureen MacDonald appointed acting NDP leader. The Vanguard. November 23, 2013. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Nova Scotia New Democratic Party Leadership rules. Nova Scotia NDP. April 11, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: MLA Dave Wilson announces bid for NDP leadership. The Chronicle Herald. June 7, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Former MLA Gary Burrill joins race to lead provincial New Democrats. The Chronicle Herald. June 12, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Lenore Zann launches bid to lead NDP. The Chronicle Herald. June 12, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Nova Scotia byelections set for July 14. The Chronicle Herald. June 13, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Nova Scotia byelection sees 2 seats go to Liberals, 1 to NDP. CBC News. July 14, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: NDP’s Marian Mancini squeaks through for Dartmouth South win. The Chronicle Herald. July 14, 2015. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Gary Burrill endorsements. garyburrill.ca. 2015-12-31.
- Web site: Endorsements – Dave Wilson. davewilson2016.ca. 2015-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223084717/http://www.davewilson2016.ca/endorsements. 2015-12-23. dead.
- Web site: Lenore Zann endorsements. lenore4leader.ca. 2015-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126184705/http://lenore4leader.com/endorsements/. 2016-01-26. dead.
