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flag P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz resigned Dec. 11, 2025, to run in a leadership race, triggering a transition with Bloyce Thompson as interim leader.

flag P.E.I. flag Premier Rob Lantz has resigned effective December 11, 2025, to run for permanent leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. flag His departure triggers a leadership race, with the convention set for February 7, 2026. flag Bloyce Thompson, the deputy premier since 2023, has been selected by the party caucus and executive to serve as interim leader. flag Lantz, who had been interim premier since February 2025, previously stated he would not seek the role but changed his mind, citing the need for stable, unified leadership. flag The party’s constitution allows interim leaders to run if they resign within 10 days of a convention being called. flag The leadership contest now includes Lantz and lawyer Mark Ledwell, who announced his candidacy in May.

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