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An election for the leadership of the
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (Saskatchewan NDP or Sask NDP), branded as the Saskatchewan New Democrats, is a social democratic political party in Saskatchewan, Canada. The party was founded in 1932 as the Farmer-Labour Group and was kno ...
was held on June 26, 2022 in
Regina, Saskatchewan Regina ( ) is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province, and is a commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. As of the 2021 Canadian census, ...
as a result of the resignation of
Ryan Meili Ryan Meili (born April 11, 1975) is a Canadian physician and former politician from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He previously served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Saskatoon Meewasin from 2017 to 2022 and as leader of the Saska ...
.
Carla Beck Carla Beck (born October 15, 1973) is a Canadian politician who has served as leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party and Saskatchewan's Official Opposition since 2022. Beck was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ...
was chosen the party's first elected female leader.


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.


Timeline

*October 26, 2020: the NDP loses the 2020 general election to the
Saskatchewan Party The Saskatchewan Party (SP or Sask Party) is a conservative political party in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The party was founded in 1997 by a coalition of former provincial Progressive Conservative ...
. *February 15, 2022: NDP candidate
Georgina Jolibois Georgina Jolibois (born 1968) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Canadian federal election to represent the riding of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River during the 42nd Canadian Parliament. Jolibois sought re-election in ...
loses the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election. *February 18, 2022:
Ryan Meili Ryan Meili (born April 11, 1975) is a Canadian physician and former politician from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He previously served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Saskatoon Meewasin from 2017 to 2022 and as leader of the Saska ...
announces his resignation as leader, remaining in the position until a new leader is chosen. *February 28, 2022: a leadership election is announced for June 2022. *March 3, 2022:
Carla Beck Carla Beck (born October 15, 1973) is a Canadian politician who has served as leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party and Saskatchewan's Official Opposition since 2022. Beck was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ...
announces her leadership campaign. *April 5, 2022: Kaitlyn Harvey announces her leadership campaign. *June 26, 2022: Carla Beck is elected as the new leader of the Saskatchewan NDP.


Candidates


Carla Beck

;Background
Carla Beck Carla Beck (born October 15, 1973) is a Canadian politician who has served as leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party and Saskatchewan's Official Opposition since 2022. Beck was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ...
is the MLA for
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(2016–present). :Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022 :Campaign website:''
carlaforleader.ca


Kaitlyn Harvey

;Background Kaitlyn Harvey was the NDP candidate for
Saskatoon Willowgrove Saskatoon Willowgrove is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It succeeded the former Saskatoon Silver Springs riding and was first contested in the 2016 election. Members of the Legislative ...
in
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. She had sought the nomination in
Saskatoon Meewasin Saskatoon Meewasin is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. The district includes the neighbourhoods of River Heights, Richmond Heights, City Park, North Park, and Kelsey-Woodlawn. As of th ...
, the seat of outgoing leader Meili, but revoked her candidacy in July 2022. :Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022 :Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca


Declined

*
Jennifer Bowes Jennifer Bowes is a Canadian politician. Bowes was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represented the electoral district of Saskatoon University as a member of the Saskatchewan New ...
, MLA for
Saskatoon University Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, and has served as t ...
(2020–2024); endorsed Harvey * Charlie Clark, Mayor of
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
(2016–2024) *
Meara Conway Meara Conway (); is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represents the electoral district of Regina Elphinstone-Centre as a member of the Saskatchewan N ...
, MLA for
Regina Elphinstone-Centre Regina Elphinstone-Centre is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. The constituency and its predecessors have been among the most reliable in the province for the NDP (and its predecessor the CCF) ...
(2020–present) *
Betty Nippi-Albright Betty Nippi-Albright is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represents the electoral district of Saskatoon Centre as a member of the Saskatchewan Ne ...
, MLA for
Saskatoon Centre Saskatoon Centre is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is one of 13 districts covering the province's largest city, Saskatoon. Members of the Legislative Assembly Electoral history ...
(2020–present); endorsed
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
* Nicole Sarauer, MLA for
Regina Douglas Park Regina Douglas Park is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. Created for the 18th Saskatchewan general election as "Regina Victoria", it was redrawn and renamed "Regina Douglas Park" by the ''Rep ...
(2016–present); endorsed
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
* Trent Wotherspoon, MLA for
Regina Rosemont Regina Rosemont was a former provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is represented by Trent Wotherspoon of the New Democratic Party, who first won the seat in the 2007 election. The riding was ...
(2007–present); endorsed
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
*
Aleana Young Aleana Young (') is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represents the electoral district of Regina South Albert as a member of the Saskatchewan New De ...
, MLA for
Regina University Regina University is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It was first contested in the 2016 election. The district was created from parts of Regina South, Regina Douglas Park, and Regina Was ...
(2020–present); endorsed
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...


Results

* Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%) * Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%) Turnout: 65%


See also

*
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References


External links

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