Don Monahan, the MLA for Arcadia-Butternut Valley-Maple Hills, has officially declared his candidacy for the leadership of the New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives. His announcement was made on Saturday in Fredericton, positioning him as the second confirmed candidate in the race. The need for new leadership comes after the previous leader, Blaine Higgs, stepped down following the 2024 election, thereby prompting a contest among party members for leadership.