2018 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election
The 2018 Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election took place on October 27, 2018, due to Jamie Baillie's announcement that he was stepping down as leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia on November 1, 2017. Baillie was to remain in the position until a new leader was elected, however on January 24, 2018, he announced his resignation with immediate effect due to "allegations of inappropriate behaviour". Unlike the system of delegated conventions previously used, this election was conducted on a One Member One Vote basis , weighted so that each electoral district being allocated 100 points, which were distributed proportionally according to each candidate's level of support. Candidate of Record in Chester-St. Margaret's (2017) Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (2012-2020), Attorney General of Nova Scotia (2007-2009), Minister of Justice (2007-2009), Speaker of the House of Assembly (2006-2007), Minister of Energy (2003-2006), Minister of Economic Development (2003), MLA for Cape Breton North (2001-2011) MLA for Pictou East (2013–Present) MLA for Kings North (2013–Present) MLA for Cumberland North (2017–Present) 2018 Progressive Conservative Association of