The 2018 Saskatchewan Party leadership election was held on January 27, 2018,[1] due to the announcement on August 10, 2017, by Premier Brad Wall that he would be retiring from politics once his successor was chosen.[2] The winner, Scott Moe, succeeded Wall as Premier of Saskatchewan on February 2, 2018.
The leadership election was conducted by a one member-one vote preferential ballot system with voters able to either mail-in ballots or vote in person.[3] Candidates had a $250,000 campaign expense limit and were required to disclose the names of contributors who donate $250 or more. The deadline for membership sales for those wanting to vote was on December 8, 2017.[1] Patrick Bundrock is the Chief Electoral Officer.[4]
August 10, 2017 – Party leader and premier, Brad Wall, announces his decision to resign as soon as his successor is chosen.[3]
August 18, 2017 – The Saskatchewan Party's provincial council met to discuss the convention date and location, nomination filing fees, the voting system, campaign expense limits, and timelines. Wall's successor will be chosen using a one-member, one-vote election.[5]
August 28, 2017 – Deadline given by Premier Wall to members of his cabinet to announce whether or not they intended to run for leader and resign from cabinet if they are.[6]
November 24, 2017, noon – Deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers along with a $25,000 entry fee. In order to qualify, candidates must be nominated by at least 250 party members in total from at least 25 different constituencies.[3]
November 30, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in Weyburn.[7]
December 7, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in Regina.[7]
December 8, 2017, 5 pm – Membership deadline for eligibility to vote in the election.[3]
January 26, 2018, 5 pm – Deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned.[3]
January 27, 2018 – In-person voting. Ballots counted and winner announced.[3]
Tina Beaudry-Mellor[8] was most recently, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women (2016–2017), and MLA for Regina University (2016–2020)[9]
Ken Cheveldayoff was most recently Minister of Parks, Culture, Sport and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission (2016–2017) and was previously 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). He was first elected as the MLA for Saskatoon Silver Springs (2003–2016) and is currently the MLA for Saskatoon Willowgrove (2016–present)[9][10]
Alanna Koch has served as Deputy Minister to the Premier (2016–2017) and Deputy Minister of Agriculture (2007–2016). Before entering the civil service she was executive director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers and as president of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, among other organizations.[12][13]
Scott Moe was most recently Minister of the Environment (2016–2017). He was previously Minister of Advanced Education (2015–2016). Moe has been MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook since 2011.
Jeremy Harrison, MLA for Meadow Lake (2007–present), Minister of the Economy (2016–2017), Minister Responsible for Tourism, Innovation, Trade and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission (2016-2017), Government House Leader (2011–2014), Minister of Enterprise (2010–2012), Minister of Municipal Affairs (2009–2012, Federal Tory MP for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River; Endorsed Scott Moe[23]
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)[9][27]
Rob Norris, former Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour (2007–2010), Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration and for SaskPower and Innovation (2010-2012), MLA for Saskatoon Greystone (2007–2016)[12]
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)[9][28]
