1995 New Democratic Party leadership election

The 1995 New Democratic Party leadership election, was held in Ottawa, from October 12–15 to elect a leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada. This convention was held because Audrey McLaughlin retired as federal leader. Although Svend Robinson led on the first ballot, he conceded the leadership to Alexa McDonough, who was appointed by a motion put forward by Robinson. This was the last NDP leadership convention that was decided solely by delegates attending and voting at the convention.

1995 New Democratic Party leadership election
October 12 – 15, 1995
 
Candidate Alexa McDonough Svend Robinson Lorne Nystrom
Second ballot vote Acclaimed Withdrew Eliminated
First ballot vote 566
(32.62%)		 655
(37.75%)		 545
(31.41%)
Primaries percent 18.47% 32.06% 44.69%
Leader before election

Audrey McLaughlin

 Elected Leader

Alexa McDonough

1995 New Democratic Party leadership election
DateOctober 12 − 15, 1995
ConventionOttawa, Ontario
Resigning leaderAudrey McLaughlin
Won byAlexa McDonough
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