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Rob Lantz Wins P.E.I. PC Leadership, Set to Become Premier

A record turnout gave him a narrow mandate ahead of the legislature's Feb. 24 return.

Overview

  • Lantz defeated Mark Ledwell 2,895 to 2,542, taking about 53 percent of votes to Ledwell’s 46 percent.
  • The party reported 5,437 ballots cast out of 6,132 eligible members, an 87 percent participation rate.
  • Results were announced Feb. 7 at Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre following online and in-person voting.
  • Lantz, previously interim leader and premier, campaigned on overhauling Maritime Electric’s framework, reviewing IRAC, prioritizing high‑needs patients in the registry, and taxing unfarmed agricultural land.
  • Ledwell conceded and offered support to Lantz, who is expected to be sworn in as premier early this week.