2009 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

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2009 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election

 2001
June 5–7, 2009
2013 
 
Candidate Dwain Lingenfelter Ryan Meili
Riding none[a] none[b]
Final ballot 5,028
(55.07%)
4,102
(44.93%)
First ballot 4,360
(46.17%)
2,401
(25.42%)

Leader before election

Lorne Calvert

Elected Leader

Dwain Lingenfelter

2009 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
DateJune 5–7, 2009
ConventionIpsco Place, Regina
Resigning leaderLorne Calvert
Won byDwain Lingenfelter
Ballots2
Candidates4
Spending limit$200,000
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The 2009 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election was held on June 5–7, 2009, to elect a successor to Lorne Calvert as leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party. The election was necessary because Calvert had announced his intention to step down as leader on October 16, 2008. Dwain Lingenfelter won on the second ballot, defeating Ryan Meili.[1]

Dwain Lingenfelter was widely perceived to be the frontrunner during the leadership campaign, and attracted the most fundraising.[2]

Following the first ballot, Yens Pedersen withdrew and Deb Higgins was eliminated. Both chose to endorse Meili.[3]

Candidates

Ballot results

References

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