2014 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
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The 2014 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Kathy Dunderdale's announcement on January 22, 2014, that she was resigning as premier and party leader. On January 24, 2014, Tom Marshall was sworn in as the 11th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party.[4] Prior to the nomination deadline, three accredited candidates entered the race; Frank Coleman, Bill Barry, and Wayne Bennett. On April 3, Bennett was removed from the race while on April 17, Barry voluntarily withdrew his nomination, resulting in Frank Coleman becoming leader-designate.[5]
Date | September 12–13, 2014[1] (postponed from July 4–5, 2014)[2] |
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Convention | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Resigning leader | Kathy Dunderdale |
Won by | Paul Davis |
Ballots | 3 |
Candidates | 3 |
Entrance Fee | $10,000[3] |
Spending limit | $350,000[3] |
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Coleman was to officially become office leader on July 5, and subsequently premier, however, he never took either office after abruptly announcing on June 16, 2014 that he was leaving politics due to an unspecified "significant and challenging family matter."[6] As a result of Coleman's withdrawal, the leadership race was postponed until September 13, 2014.[1]
Paul Davis won the election on the third ballot. On the second ballot, Davis lead John Ottenheimer by a single vote. However, due to one spoiled ballot, Davis had not received "more than 50 per cent of the valid ballots cast", as required by the party constitution. A third ballot was required; Davis won a clear majority of ballots cast on that final ballot.[7]