FREDERICTON — One of New Brunswick’s two Green provincial lawmakers has announced her bid to lead the opposition party.

Megan Mitton, who has been elected to the legislature three times, says the province needs leaders who will safeguard the health and safety of New Brunswickers.

The only other Green in the legislature, David Coon, resigned as leader earlier this year, triggering a leadership contest.

Mitton says she has submitted her application to the party’s leadership race committee and will become a registered candidate once vetting is complete.

She’s the only person to step forward to contest the leadership so far.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 12.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2026.

Eli Ridder, The Canadian Press