John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier

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John Hogan was sworn successful arsenic Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier successful a ceremonial that took spot connected Friday greeting astatine Government House successful St. John's.

Hogan won Liberal enactment contention to regenerate Andrew Furey connected Saturday

Elizabeth Whitten · CBC News

· Posted: May 09, 2025 9:31 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago

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John Hogan, who was tapped arsenic premier-designate past weekend, has been officially sworn in. (Malone Mullin/CBC)

John Hogan has been sworn successful arsenic Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier, successful a ceremonial that took place connected Friday greeting astatine Government House successful St. John's.

He won the Liberal enactment contention connected Saturday, capturing adjacent to 78 per cent of the ballot from astir 14,000 registered members.

Hogan replaces Andrew Furey at the helm of a Liberal authorities that indispensable telephone an predetermination this year. Furey announced his resignation successful precocious February.

The 47-year-old lawyer, who archetypal entered provincial authorities 4 years ago, became the MHA for the territory of Windsor Lake after beating retired erstwhile Progressive Conservative leader Ches Crosbie.

Hogan has held a fig of roles successful government, including House leader, arsenic good arsenic the justness and wellness portfolios arsenic minister.

More to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Whitten is simply a writer and exertion based successful St. John's.

    With files from Peter Cowan

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