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{{Infobox election | {{Icons|Insulaeia}}{{Infobox election | ||
|election_date=17 February - 17 March 2022 | | election_date = 17 February - 17 March 2022 | ||
|election_name=2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election | | election_name = 2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election | ||
|flag_image=[[File:Social Democrats of Insulaeia logo.png|50x50px]] | | flag_image = [[File:Social Democrats of Insulaeia logo.png|50x50px]] | ||
|alliance_name=no | | alliance_name = no | ||
|party_name=no | | party_name = no | ||
|party_colour=no | | party_colour = no | ||
|ongoing=no | | ongoing = no | ||
|previous_election=[[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2020]] | | previous_election = [[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2020]] | ||
|previous_year=[[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2020]] | | previous_year = [[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2020]] | ||
|turnout=92.1% {{increase}} 14.1% | | turnout = 92.1% {{increase}} 14.1% | ||
|registered=112,756 | | registered = 112,756 | ||
|image1=[[File:Mary Thompson in 2020.png|173x173px]] | | image1 = [[File:Mary Thompson in 2020.png|173x173px]] | ||
|candidate1='''[[Mary Thompson]]''' | | candidate1 = '''[[Mary Thompson]]''' | ||
|running_mate1='''[[Henry Sillman]]''' | | running_mate1 = '''[[Henry Sillman]]''' | ||
|popular_vote1='''62,413''' | | popular_vote1 = '''62,413''' | ||
|percentage1='''60.1%''' | | percentage1 = '''60.1%''' | ||
|image2=[[File:Sara Mahmood in 2019.png|173x173px]] | | image2 = [[File:Sara Mahmood in 2019.png|173x173px]] | ||
|candidate2=[[Sara Mahmood]] | | candidate2 = [[Sara Mahmood]] | ||
|running_mate2=[[Martha Pearson]] | | running_mate2 = [[Martha Pearson]] | ||
|popular_vote2=30,635 | | popular_vote2 = 30,635 | ||
|percentage2=29.5% | | percentage2 = 29.5% | ||
|image4=[[File:Thomas Andrews.png|173x173px]] | | image4 = [[File:Thomas Andrews.png|173x173px]] | ||
|candidate4=[[Thomas Andrews (Insulaei politician)|Thomas Andrews]] | | candidate4 = [[Thomas Andrews (Insulaei politician)|Thomas Andrews]] | ||
|running_mate4=[[Bethany Richardson]] | | running_mate4 = [[Bethany Richardson]] | ||
|popular_vote4=5,712 | | popular_vote4 = 5,712 | ||
|percentage4=5.5% | | percentage4 = 5.5% | ||
|image5=[[File:Peter Erikson.png|173x173px]] | | image5 = [[File:Peter Erikson.png|173x173px]] | ||
|candidate5=[[Peter Erikson]] | | candidate5 = [[Peter Erikson]] | ||
|running_mate5=[[Ewan Markson]] | | running_mate5 = [[Ewan Markson]] | ||
|popular_vote5=5,089 | | popular_vote5 = 5,089 | ||
|percentage5=4.9% | | percentage5 = 4.9% | ||
|type=presidential|before_election=[[Xavier Harris]]|posttitle=|title=[[Leader of the Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Leader]]|after_election=[[Mary Thompson]]|next_year=''2027''}}The '''2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election''' was triggered by the resignation of [[Xavier Harris]]. Harris resigned in January 2022 citing age and the aftermath of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Insulaeia|COVID-19 pandemic]]. Following Harris's resignation [[2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election#Candidates|five candidates]] announced their intention to stand. Four candidates were accepted and moved on to the member vote. The contest was won by [[Mary Thompson]] who became [[Leader of the Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Leader]] and [[Prime Minister of Insulaeia|Prime Minister]] after securing 60.1% of the vote. | | type = presidential | ||
| before_election = [[Xavier Harris]] | |||
| posttitle = | |||
| title = [[Leader of the Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Leader]] | |||
| after_election = [[Mary Thompson]] | |||
| next_year = ''2027'' | |||
}}The '''2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election''' was triggered by the resignation of [[Xavier Harris]]. Harris resigned in January 2022 citing age and the aftermath of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Insulaeia|COVID-19 pandemic]]. Following Harris's resignation [[2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election#Candidates|five candidates]] announced their intention to stand. Four candidates were accepted and moved on to the member vote. The contest was won by [[Mary Thompson]] who became [[Leader of the Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Leader]] and [[Prime Minister of Insulaeia|Prime Minister]] after securing 60.1% of the vote. | |||
Xavier Harris was first elected in [[2015 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2015]] following the party's defeat in that [[2015 Insulaei general election|years general election]]. Harris was previously served as [[Deputy Leader of Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Deputy Leader]] between [[2010 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2010]] and 2015. Harris would assemble [[Shadow Cabinet of Xavier Harris|a Shadow Cabinet]] which provided a strong response to [[Third Cabinet of Isaiah Robertson|the narrow governmental majority]]. The Party won a number by-elections between 2015 and 2017 causing the government to lose a majority. In 2017, Harris would announce [[2017 vote of no confidence in the Third Cabinet of Isaiah Thompson|a motion of no-confidence in the government]] which the opposition won. Harris would win the [[2017 Insulaei general election|incoming general election]]. Following negotiations Harris formed [[First Cabinet of Xavier Harris#Formation|a coalition]] with the Liberals creating a safe government majority. In 2019, the Government collapsed following a defeat of a bill in the House. The resulting general election saw the [[2019 Insulaei general election|re-election]] of the coalition to [[Second Cabinet of Xavier Harris|a second term]]. In 2020, Harris was [[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|elected to a second term]] as Leader with 98.1% of the vote. In 2021, Harris confirmed that he would resign before the next general election. In 2022, Harris announced his resignation in a speech stating "I no longer think that I am the correct person for the job. | Xavier Harris was first elected in [[2015 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2015]] following the party's defeat in that [[2015 Insulaei general election|years general election]]. Harris was previously served as [[Deputy Leader of Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Deputy Leader]] between [[2010 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|2010]] and 2015. Harris would assemble [[Shadow Cabinet of Xavier Harris|a Shadow Cabinet]] which provided a strong response to [[Third Cabinet of Isaiah Robertson|the narrow governmental majority]]. The Party won a number by-elections between 2015 and 2017 causing the government to lose a majority. In 2017, Harris would announce [[2017 vote of no confidence in the Third Cabinet of Isaiah Thompson|a motion of no-confidence in the government]] which the opposition won. Harris would win the [[2017 Insulaei general election|incoming general election]]. Following negotiations Harris formed [[First Cabinet of Xavier Harris#Formation|a coalition]] with the Liberals creating a safe government majority. In 2019, the Government collapsed following a defeat of a bill in the House. The resulting general election saw the [[2019 Insulaei general election|re-election]] of the coalition to [[Second Cabinet of Xavier Harris|a second term]]. In 2020, Harris was [[2020 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election|elected to a second term]] as Leader with 98.1% of the vote. In 2021, Harris confirmed that he would resign before the next general election. In 2022, Harris announced his resignation in a speech stating "I no longer think that I am the correct person for the job. | ||
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* 26 January: [[People's Network|PTVN]] debate | * 26 January: [[People's Network|PTVN]] debate | ||
* 28 January: [[Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Social Democrats]] organised debate | * 28 January: [[Social Democrats of Insulaeia|Social Democrats]] organised debate | ||
* 31 January: [[Channel | * 31 January: [[Channel 9 (Insulaeia)|Channel 9]] debate | ||
* 5 February: [[Insulaeia Network|INN]] debate | * 5 February: [[Insulaeia Network|INN]] debate | ||
* 7 February: [[Real News]] debate | * 7 February: [[Real News]] debate | ||
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* Charles Arthurson, Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2017; MP for London since 2004 ''(endorsed Thompson)'' | * Charles Arthurson, Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2017; MP for London since 2004 ''(endorsed Thompson)'' | ||
* Rebecca Edwards, Minister for the Economy since 2018; MP for Exeter North since 2008 ''(endorsed Mahmood)'' | * Rebecca Edwards, Minister for the Economy since 2018; MP for Exeter North since 2008 ''(endorsed Mahmood)'' | ||
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The 2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election was triggered by the resignation of Xavier Harris. Harris resigned in January 2022 citing age and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Harris's resignation five candidates announced their intention to stand. Four candidates were accepted and moved on to the member vote. The contest was won by Mary Thompson who became Leader and Prime Minister after securing 60.1% of the vote.
Xavier Harris was first elected in 2015 following the party's defeat in that years general election. Harris was previously served as Deputy Leader between 2010 and 2015. Harris would assemble a Shadow Cabinet which provided a strong response to the narrow governmental majority. The Party won a number by-elections between 2015 and 2017 causing the government to lose a majority. In 2017, Harris would announce a motion of no-confidence in the government which the opposition won. Harris would win the incoming general election. Following negotiations Harris formed a coalition with the Liberals creating a safe government majority. In 2019, the Government collapsed following a defeat of a bill in the House. The resulting general election saw the re-election of the coalition to a second term. In 2020, Harris was elected to a second term as Leader with 98.1% of the vote. In 2021, Harris confirmed that he would resign before the next general election. In 2022, Harris announced his resignation in a speech stating "I no longer think that I am the correct person for the job.
Following Harris's resignation five candidates announced their intention to run. Peter Erikson announced first stating his main priority fixing the immigration crisis. Mary Thompson announced her candidacy running on a platform of social issues with her priority being education. Thomas Andrews announced his campaign with the economy as his priority. Sara Mahmood announced her intention to run on the platform of taxes. Henry Sillman initially ran on a platform of the youth but withdrew to support Thompson. Andrews, Erikson, Mahmood, and Thompson were nominated by the parliamentary party with Thompson receiving the most nominations. Over the course of the campaign a total of 6 debates were held with Thompson coming out as the front runner each time. Voting opened on 16 February and lasted to 16 March. The vote method used was the ranked choice voting system. Thompson won the contest with 60.1%
Timeline
- 17 January: Harris resigns
- 18 January: Erikson announces candidacy
- 19 January: Thompson announces candidacy
- 20 January: Andrews and Mahmood announces candidacies
- 21 January: Sillman announces candidacy
- 22 January: INTV debate
- 23 January: Sillman withdraws
- 24 January: Nominations open
- 25 January: Nominations close
- 26 January: PTVN debate
- 28 January: Social Democrats organised debate
- 31 January: Channel 9 debate
- 5 February: INN debate
- 7 February: Real News debate
- 16 February: Voting opens
- 16 March: Voting closes
- 17 March: Thompson is announced as the winner
Candidates
Nominated
| Portrait | Candidate | Political Experience | Constituency | Running Mate | Campaign |
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Thomas Andrews | Minister for the Regions (2017-2023) Deputy Minister for Equality (2002-2004) Junior Minister for Disabled Rights (2002-2004) Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs (1998-2002) |
MP for Reading North since 1996 |
Bethany Richardson | 
20 January 2022 |
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Peter Erikson | Chair of the House Immigration Comitee (2016-2022) |
MP for Oldgate Newfield since 2008 |
Ewan Markson | 
18 January 2022 |
|
Sara Mahmood | Minister for Equality (2019-2022) Deputy Minister for Equality (2017-2019) |
MP for Cambridge East since 2010 |
Martha Pearson | 
20 January 2022 |
|
Mary Thompson | Minister for Health (2019-2022) Minister for Education (2017-2019) Chair of the House Education Committee (2013-2014) |
MP for Orkbury since 2008 |
Henry Sillman | 
19 January 2022 |
Withdrew
- Henry Sillman, Minister for Transport since 2019; MP for Oldgate South since 2011 (endorsed Thompson)
Potential candidates who did not run
- Robert Banks, Minister for Culture since 2018; MP for Wessex (Tamworth) since 2004 (endorsed Thompson)
- Sally Hunter, Minister for Education since 2019; MP for Reading East since 2010 (endorsed Thompson)
- Otto Macdonald, Minister for Business since 2017; MP for Cidbury North since 2010 (endorsed Thompson)
Declined
- Charles Arthurson, Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2017; MP for London since 2004 (endorsed Thompson)
- Rebecca Edwards, Minister for the Economy since 2018; MP for Exeter North since 2008 (endorsed Mahmood)