Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May says she would likely run again in 2023, but not necessarily as leader of the party.
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She made these comments to reporters late Monday night after voters had given her mandate to represent the riding for the third time in three elections. May will be one of three Green MPs heading to Ottawa, along Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) and Jenica Atwin (Fredericton).
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May, for her part, sees it the same way. B次元官网网址淎s a result of this election campaign, we have many more people, who could see themselves in leadership roles. I am not making any decisions right away, that is for sure. I have a lot to consider. We have to consider right now that I am the most experienced parliamentarian within the Green Party. I want to make sure that I give Paul Manly and Jenica Atwin the support and help that they will want for the foreseeable future. But that is always something that we can revisit.B次元官网网址�
When asked whether she could see herself leading the party into the next election, May said she is not even thinking about that.
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