The governing Progressive Conservatives have released the list of donors to the Rob Lantz, left, and Mark Ledwell leadership campaigns. Lantz, who won the PC leadership, raised over $70,000. Ledwell raised over $66,000. Photo by Stu Neatby /The GuardianArticle contentThe governing P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives have released a list of donors to the campaigns of both Rob Lantz and Mark Ledwell, the two candidates who ran for the party’s leadership last winter.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 contentAccording to the list, posted on the website of the P.E.I. PCs on Aug. 13, the Rob Lantz campaign raised at least $70,350. The campaign of Mark Ledwell raised at least $66,100.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentLantz won the PC leadership with a margin of 53 per cent of votes cast to Ledwell’s 47 per cent. That vote effectively chose the premier of P.E.I., who could remain in power until the next general election, scheduled for October 2027, is called.Article contentThe rules for the PC leadership race required the party to disclose the names of all persons who contributed more than $250, as well as the amount contributed. For those who contributed less than $250, only their names were released publicly, not their contribution amount.Article contentDonations were capped at $3,300 per person. The full list of donors can be found on the party’s website.Article contentThe donor list reveals that several prominent Islanders in the province’s business, legal, educational and medical communities contributed to either Lantz or Ledwell’s campaign. Some gave to both.Article content The governing Progressive Conservatives have released the list of donors to the Rob Lantz and Mark Ledwell leadership campaigns. Lantz, who won the PC leadership, raised more than $70,000. Ledwell raised more than $66,000. Photo by Stu Neatby /The GuardianArticle contentSix highest donorsArticle contentThe top six highest donors to the Lantz campaign were Douglas Tweel ($3,300), Geoffrey Irving ($3,000), Nora McKenna ($3,000), Spencer Campbell ($2,500), Chris Lantz ($2,500) and Kelly Lantz ($2,500).Article contentArticle contentA Douglas Tweel served as a family doctor in Charlottetown up until 2019.Article contentArticle contentGeoffrey Irving is listed as the president of the Mill River Resort.Article contentSpencer Campbell is listed as a partner at the Stewart McKelvey law firm. Kelly Lantz is the premier’s wife and a prominent Charlottetown real estate agent.Article contentMark Rodd also donated $2,000 to the Lantz campaign. A Mark Rodd is the president of the Rodd Hotels and Resorts. Tim Banks, the well-known developer and CEO of APM MacLean, is also listed as donating $1,500 to Lantz’s campaign.Article contentThe top six highest donors to the Mark Ledwell campaign were Joe Velaidum ($3,300), Regis and Joan Duffy ($3,300 each), Madelyn Driscoll ($3,000), Ray Murphy ($3,000) and Jan Matejcek ($3,000).Article contentA Joe Velaidum is listed on the UPEI website as an associate professor of religious studies. Regis and Joan Duffy are both well known for their local philanthropy. Regis founded Diagnostic Chemicals Limited in 1970, which later became BioVectra.
P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives release donor list from party leadership race
