Date | February 27, 2016 |
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Convention | Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth |
Resigning leader | Darrell Dexter |
Won by | Gary Burrill |
Ballots | 2 |
Candidates | 3 |
Entrance Fee | C$15,00 |
Spending limit | C$75,000 |
The election for the leadership of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party was triggered on November 16, 2013 following Darrell Dexter's resignation after losing the seat he contested in the 2013 election. The party will announce its new leader on February 27, 2016, following a one-member one-vote election held during a convention at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth.
MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley (2009–2013)
MLA for Sackville-Cobequid (2003–present), Minister of Health (May 2012-October 2013), Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage (January 2011-May 2012)
MLA for Truro-Bible Hill (2009–present)