2018 New Democratic Party of Quebec leadership election

The New Democratic Party of Quebec elected a permanent leader on January 21, 2018 to lead it into the 2018 provincial election. Interim leader Pierre Ducasse announced he would not be a candidate in the leadership election.[1]

2018 New Democratic Party of Quebec leadership election

January 21, 2018
 
Candidate Raphaël Fortin Raymond Côté
Votes 246 151
Percentage 62% 38%

Leader before election

Pierre Ducasse (Interim)

Elected Leader

Raphaël Fortin

2018 New Democratic Party of Quebec leadership election
DateJanuary 21, 2018
Resigning leaderPierre Ducasse
Won byRaphaël Fortin
Ballots1
Candidates2
Entrance Fee$3,500
Spending limit$25,000

Timeline

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  • September 1, 2017 - Nomination period opens.[2]
  • October 20, 2017 - Nomination deadline.[2]
  • November 25, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Montreal.[3]
  • December 9, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Gatineau.
  • December 16, 2017 - English debate in Montreal.[4]
  • January 21, 2018 - Leadership election is held.[2]

Candidates

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Background

Former MP for Beauport—Limoilou (2011-2015).[3][4]

Background

Candidate in the 2015 federal election in Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères and 2008 in Verchères—Les Patriotes.[3][4]

Endorsements

Paulina Ayala, former Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier[5]

Declined

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Results

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Total votes cast: 397 votes

Turnout: 67.51%

Source:[1]

References

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  1. ^ "NDP-Quebec to elect new leader in January". Montreal Gazette. July 7, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Le NPD-Québec élira son premier vrai chef en janvier". ICI.Radio-Canada.ca. July 7, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c https://www.facebook.com/events/1937854103204294/?ti=cl [user-generated source]
  4. ^ a b c "Provincial NDP looks to make Quebec comeback as leadership race draws to a close | CBC News".
  5. ^ "Paulina Ayala endorses Raphaël Fortin". Raphaël 2018 – For Leader of NDP Québec. Retrieved January 5, 2018.