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2018 Saskatchewan Party leadership election

The Saskatchewan Party held a leadership election on January 27, 2018, to elect a replacement for party leader and Premier Brad Wall. Wall had announced on August 10, 2017 that he would be retiring from politics once his successor was chosen. The winner, Scott Moe, succeeded Wall as Premier of Saskatchewan on February 2, 2018.

Timeline
• August 10, 2017 – Party leader and premier, Brad Wall, announces his decision to resign as soon as his successor is chosen. • 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. • 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. • October 26, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in Melfort. • November 3–5, 2017 – Saskatchewan Party policy convention held in Saskatoon. • November 4, 2017, 2 pm – Leadership debate held at Saskatchewan Party convention. • November 16, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in North Battleford. • 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. • November 30, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in Weyburn. • December 7, 2017, 7 pm – Leadership debate in Regina. • December 8, 2017, 5 pm – Membership deadline for eligibility to vote in the election. • January 26, 2018, 5 pm – Deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned. • January 27, 2018 – In-person voting. Ballots counted and winner announced. ==Declared candidates==
Declared candidates
===Tina Beaudry-Mellor=== Background Tina Beaudry-Mellor was most recently, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women (2016–2017), and MLA for Regina University (2016–2020) :Date announced: August 28, 2017 :Campaign website: chevyforleader.ca Supporters:MLAs: Randy Weekes, Laura Ross, Eric Olauson, David Buckingham, Greg Brkich, Delbert Kirsch, Warren Steinley, Colleen Young, Warren MichelsonMPs: Brad TrostMunicipal politicians:Former MLAs: Darryl HickieFormer MPs: Rob Clarke • Other prominent individuals: Norm Rebin • Organizations: RightNow :Date announced: August 28, 2017 :Campaign website: AlannaForLeader Supporters:MLAs: (2) Don McMorris (Indian Head-Milestone), Dan D'Autremont (Cannington) • MPs:Municipal politicians:Former MLAs:Former MPs:Other prominent individuals:Organizations:Media: Other information: ===Scott Moe=== Background 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. :Date announced: September 1, 2017 :Campaign website: standwithscott.ca SupportersMLAs: (21) Jeremy Harrison, Bronwyn Eyre, Dave Marit, Donna Harpauer, Doug Steele, Dustin Duncan, Fred Bradshaw, Greg Lawrence, Greg Ottenbreit, Hugh Nerlien, Jim Reiter, Joe Hargrave, Kevin Doherty, Lori Carr, Paul Merriman, Muhammad Fiaz, Nadine Wilson, Nancy Heppner, Steven Bonk, Terry Dennis, Warren KaedingMPs:Municipal politicians:Former MLAs:Former MPs:Other prominent individuals:Organizations:Media: Other information: Moe has promised to fight the federally imposed carbon tax. :Date announced: August 25, 2017 :Campaign website: gordwyant.ca SupportersMLAs: (3) Lyle Stewart (Lumsden-Morse), Mark Docherty (Regina Coronation Park), Glen Hart (Last Mountain-Touchwood) • MPs:Municipal politicians:Former MLAs: (5) June Draude (Kelvington-Wadena), • Former MPs: (1) Carol Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) • Other prominent individuals:Organizations:Media: Other information: ==Withdrawn candidates==
Withdrawn candidates
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 :Date announced: August 19, 2017 :Date withdrew: September 1, 2017 :Subsequently endorsed: Scott Moe • Rob Clarke, former MP for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River; Endorsed Ken Cheveldayoff :Date announced: November 15, 2017 :Date withdrew: December 13, 2017 (As Clarke withdrew after the deadline his name remained on the ballot) ==Declined==
Declined
Don Atchison, Mayor of Saskatoon (2003–2016) • 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) • Gerry Ritz, federal Minister of Agriculture (2007-2015), Reform, Canadian Alliance, and then Conservative Party of Canada MP for Battlefords—Lloydminster (1997–2017). • Brad Trost, Conservative Party of Canada MP for Saskatoon—University, Saskatchewan (2015–2019), had represented Saskatoon—Humboldt, Saskatchewan (2004–2015), and was appointed Official Opposition Critic for Canada–U.S. Relations (2015–2016) following the 2015 election. 2017 federal Conservative Party leadership candidate. endorsed Cheveldayoff ==Results==
Results
: = Eliminated from next round : = Winner ==References==
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