A second potential candidate is exploring a campaign to become leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. The party has set up a website where members can register to endorse Don Monahan, a first-term MLA representing the sprawling Arcadia-Butternut Valley-Maple Hills riding. He turned down an interview request, saying in an email that “there will certainly be more to share in due course.”WATCH | Who is potential PC leadership candidate Don Monahan? : 2nd candidate ponders PC leadership run | Duration 1:10 Rookie MLA Don Monahan is seeking endorsements for a campaign to lead New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative Party. Candidates must gather 500 endorsements from party members around the province to be approved to run.

Source: CBC News January 15, 2026 17:36 UTC