2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election

The Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election of 2006 was held on February 11, 2006 to select a replacement for John Hamm, as Premier of Nova Scotia and leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.

2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election

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Candidate Rodney MacDonald Bill Black Neil LeBlanc
Riding Inverness
Second ballot 1,263
59.6%
855
40.4%
Eliminated
First ballot 789
35.0%
742
32.8%
730
32.2%

Leader before election

John Hamm

Elected Leader

Rodney MacDonald

2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election
DateFebruary 11, 2006
Resigning leaderJohn Hamm
Won byRodney MacDonald
Ballots2
Candidates3

Timeline

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  • September 29, 2005 - Hamm announces his retirement, effective upon the election of a new leader.
  • October 15, 2005 - The PC Party announces that the leadership vote will be held on February 11, 2006 with a delegated convention as opposed to the one member one vote system used in the previous race.
  • October 26, 2005 - Bill Black becomes the first candidate to officially enter the race.
  • October 28, 2005 - Neil LeBlanc becomes the second candidate to officially enter the race.
  • November 4, 2005 - Rodney MacDonald becomes the third candidate to officially enter the race.
  • December 27, 2005 - Membership cutoff date.
  • January 7, 2006 - Delegate selection period begins.
  • February 11, 2006 - Leadership convention held in Halifax. Rodney MacDonald wins on 2nd ballot with support from Neil LeBlanc.
  • February 24, 2006 - MacDonald sworn in as 32nd Premier of Nova Scotia.

Candidates

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Non-candidates

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The following individuals were the subject of media speculation about running or themselves indicated they were considering a run but eventually opted against.

Results

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First Ballot

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The first ballot was close, with just 59 votes separating the first and last place candidates.

First Ballot
Candidate Votes Perc.
Rodney MacDonald 789 34.85%
Bill Black 742 32.77%
Neil LeBlanc 730 32.24%
Spoiled Ballots 3 0.13%
Totals 2,264 100%

LeBlanc eliminated, supports MacDonald.

Second Ballot

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Second Ballot
Candidate Votes Perc.
Rodney MacDonald 1,263 59.29%
Bill Black 855 40.14%
Spoiled Ballots 12 0.67%
Totals 2,130 100%
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