Saskatchewan Party leadership elections
This page shows the results of leadership elections in the Saskatchewan Party. The elections are by One member, one vote.
1998 leadership convention
(Held on April 20, 1998) [1]
First ballot:
- Elwin Hermanson 1664
- Rod Gantefoer 1226
- Yogi Huyghebaert 454
Second ballot (Huyghebaert eliminated):
- Elwin Hermanson 1836
- Rod Gantefoer 1508
2004 leadership convention
(Held on March 15, 2004)
- Brad Wall acclaimed
Next leadership election
There will be a Saskatchewan Party leadership election following the announcement by Premier Brad Wall on August 10, 2017 that he will be resigning as leader as soon as a successor can be chosen. The Saskatchewan Party's provincial council will meet within a month of Wall's announcement to discuss the convention date and location, nomination filing fees, the voting system, campaign expense limits,and timelines. A chief electoral officer and organizing committee will also be appointed by the council. Wall's successor will be chosen using a one-member, one-vote election.[2]
Prospective candidates
- Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women (2016-present), MLA for Regina University (2016-present)[3]
- Ken Cheveldayoff, Minister of Crown Corporations (2007-2009), Minister of Enterprise (2009-2010), Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations (2010-2012), Minister of Environment, Responsible for SaskWater and the Water Security Agency (2012-2014), Government House Leader (2014-2016), Minister of Parks, Culture, Sport and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission (2016-present), MLA for Saskatoon Silver Springs (2003-2016) and Saskatoon Willowgrove (2016-present)[3]
- Kevin Doherty Minister of Finance (2015-present), MLA for Regina Northeast (2011-present)[3]
- Dustin Duncan, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport (2009-2010), Minister of the Environment (2010-2012), Minister of Health (2012-2016), Minister of Energy & Resources (2016-present), MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy (2006-present)[3]
- Jim Reiter, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure (2009-2012), Minister of Government Relations and Minister of First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs (2012-2016), Minister of Health (2016-present), MLA for Rosetown-Elrose (2007-present)[3]
- Gordon Wyant, Minister of Justice (2012-present), MLA for Saskatoon Northwest (2010-present)[3]