Lynne Thiele gets NDP nomination in P.E.I.'s Cardigan riding

A former educator will look to represent the New Democratic Party in eastern P.E.I. when the next federal election is called.

Lynne Thiele of Stratford was nominated as the party's candidate in the Cardigan riding during a meeting held Friday.

A news release says Thiele is active in social issues and runs a volunteer reading program.

"It's a privilege to have the New Democrats of Cardigan put their trust in me," Thiele is quoted as saying in the release.

"Every day, people have to make tough choices because we're paying more and getting less. Folks are working hard and still can't [get] ahead and it's not their fault."

Thiele ran unsuccessfully with the NDP for a provincial seat twice previously, and also represented the party in Cardigan for the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.

The Conservative Party of Canada has selected former provincial cabinet minister James Aylward to run in Cardigan. Liberal Lawrence MacAulay has held the seat since 1988.

A federal election must be held by October 2025.