1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election

The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1998 to replace former leader and premier Frank McKenna. The elected leader would become Premier of New Brunswick, replacing the interim leader of the Liberals Ray Frenette. Camille Thériault defeated rivals Greg Byrne and Bernard Richard on the first ballot of the convention held in Saint John.

1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election
DateMay 2, 1998
ConventionSaint John
Resigning leaderFrank McKenna
Won byCamille Thériault
Ballots1
Candidates3
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Candidates

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Non candidates

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The following candidates were rumoured to be considering runs but did not enter the race.[1]

Results

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1998 Liberal leadership convention results[2]
May 2, 1998
Candidate Votes %
Camille Thériault 2,095 55.6
Greg Byrne 1,005 26.6
Bernard Richard 666 17.7

References

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  1. ^ Don Richardson. "Liberal race too tight for outside candidates," New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, January 31, 1998.
  2. ^ Jacques Poitras, Giselle Goguen and Lisa Hrabluk. "Easy win left Theriault rivals no room to manoeuvre," New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, May 4, 1998.