2009 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
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June 5–7, 2009
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| Date | June 5–7, 2009 |
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| Convention | Ipsco Place, Regina |
| Resigning leader | Lorne Calvert |
| Won by | Dwain Lingenfelter |
| Ballots | 2 |
| Candidates | 4 |
| Spending limit | $200,000 |
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]