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The '''2023 Green Party leadership election''' | The '''2023 Green Party leadership election''' was held between July and August 2023. It was triggered by the Prime Minister, [[Clas Markussen]], who called the election in an attempt to face-down critics within his Party. He announced his intention to stand for re-election, and was challenged by [[Albert H. Montpelier]]. Markussen was re-elected with 64% of the vote, on a turnout of 84%. | ||
== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
The election | The election was held under one member, one vote, with instant run-off preferential voting being used in the event more than two candidates are nominated for the leadership. Members were able to cast their votes either by post or online. Voting opened on Monday 28 July, and closed on Friday 11 August. | ||
To be included on the ballot paper, candidates | To be included on the ballot paper, candidates needed to be nominated by at least 15% of the Green Party's Members of Parliament, at the time 37 MPs. | ||
=== Timetable === | === Timetable === | ||
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* '''Monday 31 July''' - Postal ballots sent out, online voting opens | * '''Monday 31 July''' - Postal ballots sent out, online voting opens | ||
* '''Friday 11 August''' - Last date for postal ballots to be returned, online voting closes | * '''Friday 11 August''' - Last date for postal ballots to be returned, online voting closes | ||
* '''Monday 14 August''' - | * '''Sunday 13 August''' - Results announced | ||
* '''Monday 14 August''' - Annual conference opens | |||
== Candidates == | == Candidates == | ||
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The 2023 Green Party leadership election was held between July and August 2023. It was triggered by the Prime Minister, Clas Markussen, who called the election in an attempt to face-down critics within his Party. He announced his intention to stand for re-election, and was challenged by Albert H. Montpelier. Markussen was re-elected with 64% of the vote, on a turnout of 84%.
Procedure
The election was held under one member, one vote, with instant run-off preferential voting being used in the event more than two candidates are nominated for the leadership. Members were able to cast their votes either by post or online. Voting opened on Monday 28 July, and closed on Friday 11 August.
To be included on the ballot paper, candidates needed to be nominated by at least 15% of the Green Party's Members of Parliament, at the time 37 MPs.
Timetable
- Thursday 29 June - Nominations open
- Wednesday 5 July (12:00) - MP nominations close
- Wednesday 12 July (12:00) - Supporting nominations close
- Saturday 29 July (12:00) - Last date to join as a member and be able to vote, last date to register for online voting
- Monday 31 July - Postal ballots sent out, online voting opens
- Friday 11 August - Last date for postal ballots to be returned, online voting closes
- Sunday 13 August - Results announced
- Monday 14 August - Annual conference opens
Candidates
Nominated
The following candidates received the required number of nominations to appear on the leadership ballot.
| Candidate | Office | Announced | Campaign & Slogan | MP Nominations | Constituency Associations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clas Markussen | Prime Minister of Ordennya Leader of the Green Party |
28 June 2023 |  Let us face the future |
114 / 247 |
191 / 325
|
| Albert H. Montpelier | Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Affairs |
29 June 2023 |  Forward, together |
133 / 247 |
134 / 325
|
Declined
- Ingar Aarset, Government Chief Whip in the Chamber of Deputies (2019-present) (Endorsed Markussen)
- Grete Abrahamsen, Secretary of State for Transport & Infrastructure (2019-present) (Endorsed Markussen)
- Petra Berntsen, Secretary of State for Energy, Environment & Climate Change (2019-present), Deputy Leader of the Green Party (Endorsed Markussen)
- Niamh Cooper, Secretary of State for Technology, Science & Innovation (2019-present), former Leader of the Green Party (Endorsed Markussen)
- Valeria Haraldsdottir, Secretary of State for Culture (2019-present), runner-up in 2016 leadership election (Endorsed Montpelier)
- Tomasz Karlsson, Secretary of State for Housing & Urban Development (2019-present) (Endorsed Markussen)
- Zakarias Lundin, Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy (Endorsed Montpelier)
- Loke Mathisen, Secretary of State for Finance & Economic Affairs (2019-present), Deputy Leader of the Green Party (Endorsed Markussen)
Endorsements
Clas Markussen
Cabinet Ministers
- Ingar Aarset, Government Chief Whip in the Chamber of Deputies (2019-present)
- Grete Abrahamsen, Secretary of State for Transport & Infrastructure (2019-present)
- Erik Akselsen, Secretary of State for Equality & Human Rights (2019-present)
- Oskar Alnes, Minister for the Climate Action Plan (2019-present)
- Petra Berntsen, Secretary of State for Energy, Environment & Climate Change (2019-present), Deputy Leader of the Green Party
- Niamh Cooper, Secretary of State for Technology, Science & Innovation (2019-present), former Leader of the Green Party
- Tomasz Karlsson, Secretary of State for Housing & Urban Development (2019-present)
- Loke Mathisen, Secretary of State for Finance & Economic Affairs (2019-present), Deputy Leader of the Green Party
- Lilia Vilodsdottir, Secretary of State for Education (2019-present)
State Party Leaders
- Marcus Axelsson, Premier of Hålsingland
- Adam Rasmussen, Leader of the Nørdenavvic Green Party
Politicians from other Parties
- Ken Svensson, former Leader of the PASD, former Prime Minister of Ordennya
Albert H. Montpelier
Cabinet Ministers
- Vera Andreasson, Government Chief Whip in the Senate (2019-present)
- Valeria Haraldsdottir, Secretary of State for Culture (2019-present), runner-up in 2016 leadership election
- Isabella Holst, Leader of the Chamber of Deputies (2019-present)
- Kristoffer Lassen, Secretary of State for International Development (2019-present)
- Zakarias Lundin, Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy