2026 New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election
February 7, 2026
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| Date | February 7, 2026 |
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| Convention | Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, Charlottetown[1] |
| Resigning leader | Michelle Neill |
| Won by | Thomas Burleigh |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 1 |
In 2026, the New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island held a leadership election to choose a leader to replace Michelle Neill, who resigned on October 25, 2025.[2][3] The leadership election took place on the same date as the party's provincial convention. It was held on the same day as the 2026 Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election.
The lone candidate, Thomas Burleigh, was unanimously elected on the first ballot with 46 votes.[4]
Declared
- Thomas Burleigh, general manager of Burleigh Bros. Seafoods (Announced: January 26, 2026)[5]
Withdrawn
- Herb Dickieson, MLA West Point-Bloomfield (1996–2000), party leader (1995–2002)[6] (Announced: December 16, 2025; Withdrawn: January 20, 2026)[7]
See also
References
- ^ https://ndppei.ca/2026-ndppei-leadership-convention/ 2026 NDPPEI Leadership Convention
- ^ McKellop, Ryan (August 25, 2025). "Michelle Neill to call it a day as leader of P.E.I.'s New Democratic Party". CBC News. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ^ Banfield, Jenna (October 25, 2025). "P.E.I. NDP president to take on leader duties until February convention". CBC News. Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ^ Farquharson, Camryn (February 7, 2026). "P.E.I. NDP elects Thomas Burleigh as new leader". CBC. Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Thomas Burleigh promises 'new direction' in becoming next P.E.I. NDP leader". Yahoo News. January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Island New Democrats to hold leadership vote in February 2026 | PNI Atlantic News". Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ "Herb Dickieson withdraws from P.E.I. NDP leadership race". Yahoo News. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.