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2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | 2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election | |
| country | Nova Scotia | |
| ongoing | no | |
| previous_year | 1995 | |
| next_year | 2010 | |
| election_date | February 11, 2006 | |
| 2blank | Second ballot | |
| 3blank | First ballot | |
| 1blank | Riding | |
| image1 | [[File:Rodney MacDonald at the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention (February 2006).jpg | 150x150px]] |
| colour1 | 9999FF | |
| candidate1 | Rodney MacDonald | |
| 1data1 | Inverness | |
| 2data1 | 1,263 | |
| 59.6% | ||
| 3data1 | 789 | |
| 35.0% | ||
| colour2 | 9999FF | |
| candidate2 | Bill Black | |
| 1data2 | — | |
| 2data2 | 855 | |
| 40.4% | ||
| 3data2 | 742 | |
| 32.8% | ||
| image3 | ||
| colour3 | 9999FF | |
| candidate3 | Neil LeBlanc | |
| 1data3 | — | |
| 2data3 | Eliminated | |
| 3data3 | 730 | |
| 32.2% | ||
| title | Leader | |
| before_election | John Hamm | |
| after_election | Rodney MacDonald |
59.6% 35.0%
40.4% 32.8%
32.2%
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.
Timeline
- 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
- Bill Black, former CEO of Maritime Life and candidate for the Halifax Citadel by-election
- Neil LeBlanc, former minister of Finance
- Rodney MacDonald, minister of Tourism, Culture & Heritage and MLA for Inverness
Non-candidates
The following individuals were the subject of media speculation about running or themselves indicated they were considering a run but eventually opted against.
- Michael Baker, minister of Justice and MLA for Lunenburg
- Jamie Baillie, former Chief of Staff to Premier Hamm.
- Cecil Clarke, minister of Energy and MLA for Cape Breton North
- Ernie Fage, minister of Economic Development and MLA for Cumberland North
- Richard Hurlburt, minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Yarmouth
- Peter Kelly, mayor of Halifax
- Peter MacKay, deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and MP for Central Nova
- Kerry Morash, minister of Environment and Labour and MLA for Queens
- Jane Purves, former minister of Education, Chief of Staff to Premier Hamm
- Judy Streatch, MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's
Results
First Ballot
The first ballot was close, with just 59 votes separating the first and last place candidates.
| First Ballot | Candidate | Votes | Perc. | Rodney MacDonald | Bill Black | Neil LeBlanc | Spoiled Ballots | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789 | 34.85% | |||||||
| 742 | 32.77% | |||||||
| 730 | 32.24% | |||||||
| 3 | 0.13% | |||||||
| 2,264 | 100% |
LeBlanc eliminated, supports MacDonald.
Second Ballot
| Second Ballot | Candidate | Votes | Perc. | Rodney MacDonald | Bill Black | Spoiled Ballots | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,263 | 59.29% | ||||||
| 855 | 40.14% | ||||||
| 12 | 0.67% | ||||||
| 2,130 | 100% |
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