ST JOHN’S, NL – The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has elected forty-seven year old John Hogan as their new party leader and the 15th premier of the province today in St John’s.
The election was triggered with the resignation of Premier Andrew Fury.
An estimate 14,000 Liberals members voted electronically up until today with the results announced at a presentation at the Jag Sound House in downtown St John’s. Hogan won with 78 per cent of the vote.
His only opponent was John Abbott who won 22 per cent.
In his acceptance speech Hogan said , “It’s an incredible honour, I recognize it comes with heavy responsibility…. We will build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Hogan said he wants to focus on the province’s economy, health care, and support for seniors. And he added he is committed to the NL Hydro – Hydro Quebec MOU and negotiating final agreements to get “the best deal” for the province.
Newfoundland and Labrador must have a provincial general election before October 2025 but the new premier can call an election early and at any time. Hogan has not said if he is going to go to an election early.
A career in politics and community service
John Hogan was the Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General and represents the district of Windsor Lake. A suburban/rural riding north of St John’s.
Previously, Hogan has been a deputy minister of several provincial departments as well as CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and the executive director of the local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association. He has since been minister of social development, housing, mental health and transportation.
He is a graduate of Memorial University (B.Sc. (Biochemistry), 2000) and Dalhousie University (LLB, 2003).
