2013 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election
An election for the leadership of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party was triggered on November 7, 2011 following Dwain Lingenfelter's resignation after losing his seat in the 2011 election. The party selected its new leader on March 9, 2013, by a one-member one vote system held during a convention at TCU Place in Saskatoon. MLA for Saskatoon Massey Place (2007–present) Doctor, author and community health advocate.Runner-up for the Saskatchewan NDP leadership in 2009. MLA for Regina Rosemont (2007–present) EconomistFormer President and Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Young  New DemocratsFederal NDP candidate in Wascana during the 2004 election.Weir withdrew from the race on February 20, 2013 and endorsed Ryan Meili. (Weir withdrew February 20 to support Meili, too late to be removed from the mail ballot; Wotherspoon withdraws following the first ballot without endorsing a candidate.)