2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election
The 2019 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Gerry Rogers' announcement on February 12, 2019 that she would be resigning from politics. Economist Alison Coffin won by acclamation on March 1, 2019, as she was the only declared candidate. She was confirmed as the party's new leader at a news conference on March 5, 2019. Declared candidates. Alison Coffin. Memorial University economics professor, 2018 leadership candidate for the New Democrats, 2015 candidate in Waterford Valley Date campaign launched: February 13, 2019 2019 New