March 24, 2025
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Announces Candidates for the 2025 Leadership Election
The NL Liberal Leadership Election Special Committee (“NLEC”) announces that nominations have closed for the 2025 Leadership Election and the following individuals have filed the required documentation, successfully proceeded through the Party’s green light process, and are hereby declared as official candidates:
- Abbott, John
- Hogan, John
Any resident of the Province 14 years of age or older who registers as a Registered Liberal from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. (NST) may qualify as a Registered Voter and be entitled to vote in the Leadership Election. The announcement of the successful Candidate, the next Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and the 15th Premier of the Province, shall take place on May 3, 2025 at the Jag Soundhouse in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador starting at 2pm.
“I want to congratulate both candidates on successfully entering the 2025 Liberal Leadership race. This is an exciting but pivotal time for the people of this wonderful Province, and we encourage all residents over the age of 14 to participate in this process. On behalf of the NLEC and all Liberals throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, I look forward to an engaging and enlightening campaign by both candidates.”
Judy Morrow
Chair NLEC
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Media Contact:
Michael King, Party Coordinator
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
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