2022 Social Democrats of Insulaeia leadership election
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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.
Candidates
Nominated
| Portrait | Candidate | Political Experience | Constituency | Running Mate | Campaign |
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Thomas Andrews | Minister for the Regions (2017-2022) Deputy Minister for Equality (2002-2004) Junior Minister for Disabled People (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 |
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Sara Mahmood | Minister for Equality (2019-2022) Deputy Minister for Equality (2017-2019) |
MP for Cambridge East since 2010 |
Martha Pearson | 
20 January 2022 |
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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 |