2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election explained
Party: | Saskatchewan New Democratic Party |
Year: | 2022 |
Date: | June 26, 2022[1] |
Replaces: | Ryan Meili |
Numcands: | 2 |
Entryfee: | $4,000[2] |
Spendcap: | $200,000 |
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]
Rules
All 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
Candidates
Carla Beck
- BackgroundCarla Beck is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present).
Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022
Campaign website: carlaforleader.caKaitlyn Harvey
- BackgroundKaitlyn 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.[7] [8]
Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022
Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.caDeclined
Results
- Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%)
- Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%)
Turnout: 65%[14]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Leadership . Saskatchewan NDP . 10 May 2022.
- News: Sask. NDP to hold leadership vote in late June, cap campaign expenses at $200K. February 28, 2022. CBC News. February 28, 2022.
- News: Hunter . Adam . June 26, 2022 . Carla Beck wins Sask. NDP Leadership, first women to be elected leader . CBC News . June 27, 2022.
- News: Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili stepping down, will remain as leader until party chooses a successor. February 28, 2022. CBC News. February 18, 2022.
- Web site: Carla Beck becomes first Sask. NDP to announce leadership run Globalnews.ca . 2022-03-03 . Global News . en-CA.
- Web site: Saskatoon lawyer Kaitlyn Harvey 2nd to enter Sask. NDP leadership race . 2022-04-05 . CBC News . en-CA.
- Web site: Hunter . Adam . Beck leads Harvey in fundraising, caucus endorsements in campaign to lead Sask. NDP . CBC . 10 June 2022 . 16 June 2022.
- Web site: Kaitlyn Harvey pulls out as potential NDP Meewasin candidate . 2023-01-06 . SaskToday.ca . en.
- Web site: Taking a look at potential candidates to replace NDP leader Ryan Meili . 2022-03-03 . leaderpost . en-CA.
- Web site: Levy . Bryn . Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid . Saskatoon Star Phoenix . 6 April 2022 . 23 February 2022.
- Web site: Nippi-Albright . Betty . BettyNippi on Twitter. February 24, 2022 . February 28, 2022.
- Web site: Wotherspoon . Trent . WotherspoonT on Twitter. February 19, 2022 . February 28, 2022.
- Web site: Hunter . Adam . AHiddyCBC on Twitter. March 3, 2022 . March 3, 2022.
- Web site: Ellis . Brendan . 2022-06-26 . Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party . 2022-06-27 . CTV News . en.