New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership conventions

New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership conventions

The New Democratic Party of Manitoba has held five leadership conventions to select a party leader since its founding in 1961. In each instance, the leader was chosen by secret-ballot voting among delegates. The results of these votes are listed below.

1961 leadership convention

(Held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 4, 1961)

(Results taken from the "Globe and Mail", 9 June 1969.)

Schreyer resigned as party leader in January 1979, after being appointed Governor-General of Canada on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In the same month, Howard Pawley was chosen as interim leader of the NDP's legislative caucus, defeating Sidney Green and Saul Cherniack in a closed-session vote.

1979 leadership convention

(Held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 4, 1979)

Anstett was eliminated. Both Anstett and Hemphill supported Harapiak on the third ballot.

Third ballot:

(Results taken from the "Globe and Mail" and "Winnipeg Free Press", 31 March 1988.)

Gary Doer continues to lead the Manitoba NDP as of 2008. He has served as premier of Manitoba since 1999.

ee also

*Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leadership conventions
*Liberal Party of Manitoba leadership elections


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