Elections PEI says it has officially registered a 5th political party on PEI – The Island Party. Chief Electoral Officer Tim Garrity says The Island Party has met all registration requirements under the Elections Act. Garrity says that means that for the next provincial election, voters inj PEI could have up to five registered party candidates to choose from on their ballots. Paul Smitz is listed as the President and Acting Leader of the Island Party. Also on The Island Party executive are William Cann, Eldon King, Christopher McGarry, and Lucille Robbins.