Avi Lewis elected Leader of NDP « Canada’s NDP

March 29, 2026 at 2:30 am  Federal, Politics

WINNIPEG — Canada’s New Democrats are happy to welcome Avi Lewis as our new leader, having received 56% of the votes on the first ballot in the party’s leadership race.

“New Democrats have spent this past year rebuilding the party, talking to Canadians about what matters to them. I want to thank all five leadership contestants for showing the heart and soul of our movement throughout the campaign,” said Éric Hébert-Daly, Chief Electoral Officer of the Leadership Race.

Results of the First Ballot of the NDP 2026 Leadership Race:

  • Avi Lewis: 39,734 votes (56%)
  • Heather McPherson: 20,899 votes (29%)
  • Tanille Johnston: 5,159 votes (7%)
  • Rob Ashton: 4,193 votes (5.9%)
  • Tony McQuail: 945 votes (1%)

Background:

  • Electors: 100,542
  • Total votes cast: 70,934
  • Total valid votes: 70,930
  • Online votes: 68,754
  • Telephone votes: 1,252
  • Mail-in votes: 928
  • Spoiled ballots: 4
  • Turnout: 70.6%

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