On March 5, 2006, Wright became the leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia at the Party's founding convention—after winning a contested nomination vote over long time Green Party of Canada candidate and organizer
Sheila Richardson. On December 19, 2006, Wright announced that he would be stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia upon the completion of his term, which ended in May 2007. On May 1, 2019 Wright was elected 'Bencher' of the
Law Society of Ontario as a representative for Toronto
Elections In the
2006 federal election, Wright ran for the Green Party of Canada for the
riding of
Halifax and received 3.9% of the popular vote (1,948 votes), losing to
NDP incumbent and former NDP federal and provincial leader
Alexa McDonough. Wright then led the Green Party of Nova Scotia through the
2006 Nova Scotia general election. He ran as a candidate for the district of
Halifax Citadel and received 4.18% of the popular vote (292 votes), losing to
NDP candidate
Leonard Preyra. On October 27, 2014, Wright ran for City Council in Toronto's Ward 20, losing to
Joe Cressy. On June 22, 2015, Wright was nominated Green Party of Canada candidate for Toronto's
University—Rosedale for the 2015 federal election. In the election, Wright received 3% of the popular vote (1,423 votes), losing to Liberal candidate
Chrystia Freeland. On May 1, 2019, Wright successfully ran for 'Bencher' to become part of the governing body of the
Law Society of Ontario as part of a slate that sought to depoliticize the organization and reduce spending and membership fees.
Post-elections Wright practices business law in Toronto. He frequently appeared in the media for his work in support of animal protection and civil liberties. ==Electoral record==