2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

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]

2022 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
DateJune 26, 2022[1]
ConventionRegina, Saskatchewan
Resigning leaderRyan Meili
Won byCarla Beck
Candidates2
Entrance Fee$4,000[2]
Spending limit$200,000[2]
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Rules

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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

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Candidates

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Carla Beck

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Background

Carla Beck is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present).

Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022[5]
Campaign website: carlaforleader.ca
Endorsements of Carla Beck
Current MLAs: (6)
Former MLAs: (10)
Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
Organizations: (2)

Kaitlyn Harvey

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Background

Kaitlyn 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.[18][19]

Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022[6]
Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca
Endorsements of Kaitlyn Harvey
Current MLAs: (1)
Former MLAs: (1)
Other Prominent Individuals: (1)
  • Nettie Wiebe (Professor, 2001 Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate, and 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2011 federal NDP candidate)[21]

Declined

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Results

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  • Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%)
  • Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%)

Turnout: 65%[27]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Leadership". Saskatchewan NDP. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sask. NDP to hold leadership vote in late June, cap campaign expenses at $200K". CBC News. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  3. ^ Hunter, Adam (June 26, 2022). "Carla Beck wins Sask. NDP Leadership, first women to be elected leader". CBC News. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili stepping down, will remain as leader until party chooses a successor". CBC News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "Carla Beck becomes first Sask. NDP to announce leadership run | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Saskatoon lawyer Kaitlyn Harvey 2nd to enter Sask. NDP leadership race". CBC News. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "Carla Beck". Twitter. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
  8. ^ Nippi-Albright, Betti (June 15, 2022). "After careful consideration of both leadership candidates, I've decided to support Carla Beck as the next leader for our party and the next premier of our province". Facebook. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c Simes, Jeremy (March 8, 2022). "Carla Beck announces bid for Sask. NDP leadership". Regina Leader Post. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  10. ^ Beck, Carla (April 14, 2022). "Doyle's endorsement means so much". Twitter. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g Hunter, Adam (March 8, 2022). "Carla Beck gets Sask. NDP leadership endorsements from 7 former party MLAs". CBC. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  12. ^ Beck, Carla (June 1, 2022). "Happy to have the endorsement of Eric Cline, longtime Saskatoon NDP MLA and former Cabinet Minister". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  13. ^ Beck, Carla [@CarlaBeckSK] (March 11, 2022). "David's ongoing support means so much" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Rancourt, Nicole [@NicoleMRancourt] (March 4, 2022). "Carla Beck is the strong and unifying leader we need" (Tweet). Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ McGrane, Dave (June 1, 2022). "Just voted for @CarlaBeckSK for @Sask_NDP leader!". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  16. ^ Beck, Carla (April 25, 2022). "I'm honoured to have the endorsement of an organization that represents so many frontline heroes". Twitter. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  17. ^ Beck, Carla (May 13, 2022). "I'm honoured to have the support of @USWDistrict3 ". Twitter. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  18. ^ Hunter, Adam (June 10, 2022). "Beck leads Harvey in fundraising, caucus endorsements in campaign to lead Sask. NDP". CBC. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  19. ^ "Kaitlyn Harvey pulls out as potential NDP Meewasin candidate". SaskToday.ca. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  20. ^ Bowes, Jennifer (June 1, 2022). "It's my pleasure to endorse @kaitlynharveysk in her leadership bid for the @Sask_NDP ". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  21. ^ Harvey, Kaitlyn (June 25, 2022). "Your support means the world to me Nettie". Twitter. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  22. ^ a b "Taking a look at potential candidates to replace NDP leader Ryan Meili". leaderpost. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  23. ^ Levy, Bryn (February 23, 2022). "Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  24. ^ Nippi-Albright, Betty. "BettyNippi on Twitter". February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  25. ^ Wotherspoon, Trent. "WotherspoonT on Twitter". February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  26. ^ Hunter, Adam. "AHiddyCBC on Twitter". March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  27. ^ Ellis, Brendan (June 26, 2022). "Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party". CTV News. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
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