P.E.I. Liberals to hold leadership convention Oct. 25, 2026

P.E.I. Liberals will be choosing a new leader this fall to replace Robert Mitchell after his resignation last month. The party is holding a leadership convention Oct. 25. ContributedArticle contentP.E.I. Liberals will get the chance to pick their party’s next leader during a convention on Oct. 25.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe announcement of the convention, to be held at the Delta Convention Centre in Charlottetown, comes less than a month after former Liberal leader Robert Mitchell resigned after losing in the Cornwall-Meadowbank byelection and less than a year after he won the leadership.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentMitchell was chosen as leader during a convention in October 2025.Article contentIn an Aug. 6 news release, the party said the timeline and initial rules are intended to provide members and prospective leadership contestants with a clear and transparent process as the party prepares for the 2027 provincial election.Article contentKatie Morello, president of the Liberal Party of P.E.I., said that over the last several years, the party has focused on rebuilding from the ground up, engaging communities across the province and developing strong policy ideas.Article content“This process will help determine who is best positioned to lead that work forward,” she said.Article contentTo be eligible to vote, members must hold an active party membership by Oct. 13.Article contentThe party said leadership contestants must raise $12,500 to enter the race and an additional $12,500 during the campaign.Article contentOf the second amount, the party said $7,500 is refundable for campaign expenses.Article contentApplications opened Aug. 6, and the party said they will be subject to a green-light process. Contestants must declare their participation by Sept. 4.Article contentMatthew Murphy will chair the leadership convention committee, which also includes Lindsay Docherty and Madison Ranta.Article content