2018 New Democratic Party of Quebec leadership election
The New Democratic Party of Quebec elected a permanent leader on January 21, 2018 to lead it into the 2018 provincial election. Interim leader Pierre Ducasse announced he would not be a candidate in the leadership election.Timeline
- September 1, 2017 - Nomination period opens.
- October 20, 2017 - Nomination deadline.
- November 25, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Montreal.
- December 9, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Gatineau.
- December 16, 2017 - English debate in Montreal.
- January 21, 2018 - Leadership election is held.
Candidates
Background
Former MP for Beauport—Limoilou.Background
Candidate in the 2015 federal election in Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères and 2008 in Verchères—Les Patriotes.
Endorsements
Paulina Ayala, former Member of Parliament for Honoré-MercierDeclined
Total votes cast: 397 votes
Turnout: 67.51%
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