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NDP confirms five contestants for leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh
Five candidates qualified for the New Democratic Party leadership ballot to replace Jagmeet Singh after the party lost official status in last federal election.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, the NDP confirmed five candidates—Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail—qualified for the leadership ballot.
- Following last year's federal election, the contest was called after Jagmeet Singh resigned following the party's heavy defeat that stripped it of its status in Parliament.
- Campaign events include a February debate in B.C.'s Lower Mainland and a debate in Montreal on Nov. 27, 2025, where media personnel filmed the candidates.
- At the NDP national convention, party members will choose a new leader, with the winner announced after last year's federal election, and Mary Shortall, NDP president, said members are hopeful.
- The Canadian Press filed the report on Jan. 29, 2026, noting five candidates are confirmed for the NDP leadership ballot.
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Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail qualify for the NDP leadership race.
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NDP confirms five contestants for leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh
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Avi Lewis has wide lead in NDP fundraising
Avi Lewis has raised the most money in the NDP leadership race, suggesting that he is currently the clear front runner to replace Jagmeet Singh when the New Democrats choose their next leader on March 29.Fundraising data published today by Elections Canada, which includes all donations up to December 31, show Lewis raised $778,869, well ahead of his rivals for the top job. Edmonton MP Heather McPherson stands in second with $415,490 raised by th…
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left17Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Left
77% Left
L 77%
C 23%
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