A shakeup in the New Democratic Party has left one local politician unshaken.

A leadership vote was held at their party convention this past weekend, which saw party leader Tom Mulcair receive 48% percent support, less than the 70% required for him to remain as leader.

The party’s Federal Council will now be required to organize a leadership race, to be held no later than 2018.

MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski Niki Ashton says that while the near future is unclear, her role remains the same as ever.

"My utmost priority is to be the Member of Parliament for our region, to represent our north, and to represent the issues that matter so much to us as northerners, issues that I think resonate with many Canadians as well. That's the work that I will continue to do going forward, no matter what happens."

Ashton also mentioned that although her current focus remains serving her riding, she has been asked by supporters to run for the leadership.