2022 Prince Edward Island Liberal Party leadership election explained

Party:Prince Edward Island Liberal Party
Year:2022
Date:November 19, 2022
Location:East Wiltshire Intermediate School
Winner:Sharon Cameron
Replaces:Wade MacLauchlan
Co Chairs:Julia O'Hanley and Samantha MacLean

The 2022 Prince Edward Island Liberal Party leadership election took place on November 19, 2022 (after being postponed from November 13, 2021) to elect a new leader of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party. The contest was prompted by the resignation of Wade MacLauchlan, who stepped down after the party's poor showing in the 2019 general election, where it fell to third place.[1] On September 23, 2021, the leadership election was postponed indefinitely, but on July 11, 2022, the new date was announced.[2] On October 7, 2022 the party announced that Sharon Cameron, having been the only candidate to enter the race by the close of nominations, would be acclaimed as leader at the convention.[3] [4]

Timeline

2019

2020

2021

2022

Candidates

Declared

Sharon Cameron

Sharon Cameron served as a deputy minister during the governments of Robert Ghiz and Wade MacLauchlan, first at the Department of Social Services and Seniors (2010–2015) and then at the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning (2015–2019). Additionally, she served as a special advisor to MacLauchlan on social policy, and is the former CEO of the Workers Compensation Board. In 2021, Cameron sought the Liberal nomination in Cornwall-Meadowbank following the resignation of Heath MacDonald; Cameron lost the nomination to Jane MacIsaac, who in turn lost the by-election to Progressive Conservative candidate Mark McLane.[12] [13]

Declined

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wade MacLauchlan to step down as P.E.I. Liberal leader after third-place finish. April 26, 2019. September 17, 2020. Global News.
  2. Web site: PEI Liberal Leadership Convention in November .
  3. Web site: Sharon Cameron to be acclaimed as leader of P.E.I. Liberals. October 7, 2022. October 7, 2022. The Salt Wire.
  4. Web site: New Liberal leader says she's 'laser-focused' on rebuilding the party in P.E.I. . CBC News. 20 November 2022 . 4 April 2023. Wayne Thibodeau .
  5. Web site: P.E.I. Liberal Party names Robert Mitchell interim leader. May 8, 2019. September 17, 2020. CBC News.
  6. Web site: Mitchell stepping down as interim P.E.I. Liberal leader. September 9, 2019. September 17, 2020. CBC News.
  7. Web site: Sonny Gallant named interim leader of P.E.I. Liberal Party. September 16, 2019. September 17, 2020. CBC News.
  8. Web site: More than a year after defeat, P.E.I. Liberals inch toward picking new leader. August 21, 2020. September 17, 2020. CBC News.
  9. Web site: 'Great prize for somebody': No candidates as P.E.I Liberals set leadership vote date. July 15, 2021. September 4, 2021. CBC News.
  10. Web site: PEI Liberals delay leadership convention. September 23, 2021. October 25, 2021. CBC News.
  11. Web site: Stu. Neatby. Former P.E.I. deputy minister officially enters the Liberal leadership race. September 22, 2022. October 7, 2022. The Salt Wire.
  12. Web site: Stu. Neatby. UPDATED: Sharon Cameron to run for leadership of P.E.I. Liberals. September 8, 2022. October 7, 2022. The Salt Wire.
  13. Web site: Kevin. Yarr. Sharon Cameron is 1st person to announce bid to lead P.E.I. Liberal Party. September 22, 2022. October 7, 2022. The Salt Wire.

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