New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, 1989

New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, 1989
Date March 18, 1989
Convention St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Resigning leader Peter Fenwick
Won by Cle Newhook
Ballots 1
Candidates 2

The first contested New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held in 1989 on March 18 in St. John's.

New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador provincial secretary Cle Newhook defeated Gene Long, the Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's East, by 21 votes winning 126 votes on the first ballot to Long's 105 votes with 1 vote being spoiled.[1] The convention was held to choose a successor to Peter Fenwick who had led the party for eight years and was, with Long, one of only two NDP MHAs in the House of Assembly.[1]

Results

First Ballot
Candidate Votes Perc.
Cle Newhook 126 54.3%
Gene Long 105 45.2%
Spoiled Ballots 1 0.004%
Totals 232 100%

References

  1. 1 2 Ward, Stephen, "New leader hopes to improve Newfoundland NDP's fortunes," Globe and Mail, March 20, 1989

See also

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