The 2023 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was held between October 13–15, 2023 to select a successor to Ches Crosbie, who stepped down following his defeat in the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.
On October 14, 2023, MHA Tony Wakeham was narrowly elected leader on the second ballot.
He also worked in senior health management roles in St. John's, Clarenville and Grand Falls-Windsor.
Wakeham, lives in Kippens, and also has deep roots in the sport of basketball, both as a player and coach at the provincial and federal levels.
[17] Date campaign launched: January 17, 2023 Candidate Accreditation: May 19, 2023 Campaign Website: www.tonywakeham.ca Leader preference among PC supporters Former Mayor of Howley, former leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador First Party (2008–2011), perennial candidate[28][29][30][31] Date campaign launched: October 3, 2021[8] Failed to qualify: June 16, 2023 (Voting Held October 4–14, 2023) [36]