Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Election, 2006

TIMELINE

September 29 , 2005 - Hamm announces his retirement, effective upon the election of a new leader.

October 15 , 2005 - The PC Party announces that the leadership vote will be held on February 11 , 2006 with a delegated convention as opposed to the One Member One Vote system used in the previous race.

October 26 , 2005 - Bill Black becomes the first candidate to officially enter the race.

October 28 , 2005 - Neil LeBlanc becomes the second candidate to officially enter the race.

November 4 , 2005 - Rodney MacDonald becomes the third candidate to officially enter the race.

December 27 , 2005 - Membership cutoff date.

January 7 , 2006 - Delegate selection period begins.

February 11 , 2006 - Leadership convention held in Halifax. Rodney MacDonald wins on 2nd ballot with support from Neil LeBlanc.

February 24 , 2006 - MacDonald sworn in as 32nd Premier of Nova Scotia.

CANDIDATES

Bill Black , former CEO of Maritime Life and candidate for the Halifax Citadel By-election

Neil LeBlanc , former minister of Finance

Rodney MacDonald , minister of Tourism, Culture & Heritage and MLA for Inverness

NON-CANDIDATES

The following individuals were the subject of media speculation about running or themselves indicated they were considering a run but eventually opted against.

Michael Baker , minister of Justice and MLA for Lunenburg

Jamie Baillie , former Chief Of Staff to Premier Hamm.

Cecil Clarke , minister of Energy and MLA for Cape Breton North

Ernie Fage , minister of Economic Development and MLA for Cumberland North

Richard Hurlburt , minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Yarmouth

Peter Kelly , Mayor of Halifax

Peter MacKay , deputy leader of the Conservative Party Of Canada and MP for Central Nova

Kerry Morash , minister of Environment and Labour and MLA for Queens

Jane Purves , former minister of Education, Chief Of Staff to Premier Hamm

Judy Streatch , MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's

RESULTS

First Ballot

The first ballot was close, with just 59 votes seperating the first and last place candidates.

LeBlanc eliminated, throws support to MacDonald.

Second Ballot

EXTERNAL LINKS

Hamm's resignation announcement

Party website

Official Leadership website

Bill Black campaign website

Neil LeBlanc campaign website

Rodney MacDonald campaign website

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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Election, 2006