2013 Liberal Leadership Election

The 2013 Liberal Leadership election will officially take place on November 21st, 2013 in Stanton Parnesia during the Leadership Conference for the Left Wing Coalition. The leadership election was officially called for during October of 2013 with most major proponents of the liberal cabinet formally stating their intent to urge the Leader to call an election. Riley Pinder announced on October 27th, after major polling proponent announcements that it was needed, a leadership election for the party.

The leader-elect will go on to become Prime Minister of Evonian.

Voting Procedures
Voting for the leadership race will begin on the 21st of November and shall stretch until December 1st if necessary. Votes shall be cast in ballots by all standing members of parliament in the Liberal Democratic and Unity Parties of Evonian. 261 members shall cast their votes during each poll, which shall last one hour, and a majority of 157 is required to win the election for the leadership.

Announced Candidates


Riley Pinder, incumbent Prime Minister of Evonian announced on October 27th that he would run for office again during the leadership race.



Kelly Matthews, Minister of the Treasury and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Member of Parliament Kelly Matthews has also announced that she intends to run for the leadership. Polls show minor support for her, however, she could fair well in a general election.



Robert Nomian , Lord President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament Robert Nomian has hinted that in the event of a leadership race he would decide to run. Polls show 30% of the party favors him in a run.



Ron Sinton, Minsiter of Home Affairs and former Minister of Health, Member of Parliament Ron Sinton is a favorite among older voters who remember his healthcare reform act in the 1980's while he was a high ranking member of parliamentary committees.

No other candidate has officially announced their intent to run.

Potential Candidates
None others have presented themselves.

Result
Riley Pinder, Incumbent Prime Minister of Evonian, was re-elected as Leader of the Party on the third ballot.