An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was held on March 3, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Cam Broten after losing the seat he contested in the 2016 election. Ryan Meili was chosen leader.
Rules
All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.[1]
Declared candidates
- Background
Meili is the MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin (2017–present), a physician by profession who was the runner-up in the 2009 and 2013 leadership elections. Declared his candidacy on May 18, 2017[7][8][9]
- Endorsements
- Support from caucus members: Cathy Sproule (MLA for Saskatoon Nutana)[10]
- Support from federal caucus members: Tom Mulcair, Canada's NDP leader (2012-2017), MP for Outremont,[11] Sheri Benson, MP for Saskatoon West,[12] Georgina Jolibois, MP for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River[13]
- Support from former provincial caucus members: Lon Borgerson, former MLA for Sask Rivers,[13] Peter Prebble, former MLA for Saskatoon Sutherland[14]
- Former MPs: Libby Davies, Deputy Leader of Canada's NDP (2007-2015) and MP for Vancouver East (1997-2015), Ron Fisher, former MP for Saskatoon-Dundurn [15]
- Former Provincial NDP Candidates : Jennifer Bowes, Tajinder Grewal,[16] Ted Jaleta, Linsey Thornton
- Municipal Politicians: Bodean Desjarlais, Île-à-la-Crosse town councillor,[17] Don Mitchell, Moose Jaw city councillor and former mayor
- Other Prominent Individuals : Yann Martel (author),[18] Betsy Bury (Planned Parenthood pioneer, Governor General's Award recipient), Dr. Sally Mahood (Professor of Medicine and women's health advocate),[19] Dennis Raphael (health policy advocate), Danny Papadatos (Co-Chair Saskatoon Pride Festival),[20] Larissa Shasko (former Green Party of Saskatchewan leader)
- Labour organizations: United Food and Commercial Workers Saskatchewan executive council, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1400, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 974, Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan
- Campaign website
- www.ryanmeili.com
- Other information
- Background
Wotherspoon is the MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present) and third-place finisher in 2013 leadership election.[7][21] Wotherspoon stepped down as interim party leader on June 13, 2017 and said he was considering running for the permanent position. He announced his candidacy on August 16, 2017.
- Other information