2003 New Democratic Party leadership race
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The 2003 New Democratic Party leadership race to replace leader Alexa McDonough ended January 25, 2003 with the first ballot victory of popular Toronto city councillor Jack Layton.

Candidates

• Jack Layton - Toronto City Councillor (winner, 53.5%)
• Bill Blaikie - Member of Parliament (24.7%)
• Lorne Nystrom - Member of Parliament (9.3%)
• Joe Comartin - Member of Parliament (7.7%)
• Pierre Ducasse - Associate President of the NDP (3.7%)
• Bev Meslo - feminist (1.1%)

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