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.
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. February 15, 2022: NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois loses the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election. February 18, 2022: Ryan Meili 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 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 is the MLA for Regina Lakeview (2016–present). Candidacy announced: March 3, 2022 Campaign website: carlaforleader.ca
Kaitlyn Harvey 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. Candidacy announced: April 5, 2022 Campaign website: https://www.changestartshere.ca
Declined Jennifer Bowes, MLA for Saskatoon University (2020–2024); endorsed Harvey Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon (2016–2024) Meara Conway, MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre (2020–present) Betty Nippi-Albright, MLA for Saskatoon Centre (2020–present); endorsed Beck Nicole Sarauer, MLA for Regina Douglas Park (2016–present); endorsed Beck Trent Wotherspoon, MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present); endorsed Beck Aleana Young, MLA for Regina University (2020–present); endorsed Beck
Results
Carla Beck: 3,244 votes (68%) Kaitlyn Harvey: 1,492 votes (32%)
Turnout: 65%
See also Leadership convention
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