P.E.I. NDP leader confirmed as candidate in District 15 byelection

Raphael Caron · CBC News

· Posted: Mar 10, 2025 3:20 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago

Michelle Neill volition beryllium the nominee for the New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island in the upcoming byelection successful District 15 Brackley-Hunter River.

The spot is vacant pursuing erstwhile P.E.I. Premier Dennis King's resignation as enactment person and MLA on Feb. 20.

Neill has been the person of the provincial NDP since April 23, 2022. Her enactment does not presently clasp a seat in the legislature.

"We person galore friends, family, and neighbours successful the territory of Brackley-Hunter River, and with their support, I would beryllium honoured to correspond them and bring their voices to the legislature," Neill said successful a quality release.

No day yet for byelection

In the 2023 provincial election, Neill ran for District 13 Charlottetown-Brighton, but was defeated by Rob Lantz — who succeeded King arsenic premier and interim person of the Progressive Conservative Party. 

The day of the byelection has yet to beryllium confirmed.

In the meantime, the quality merchandise said, she continues to campaign for accessible wellness care, arsenic good arsenic for affordable and harmless housing.

Neill has lived successful Oyster Bed Bridge, which lies successful District 15, with her family for much than 25 years.