COVID-19 pandemic, New Brunswick political parties have to change the way they select candidates.In a contested nomination, party candidates typically look to fill a room with their supporters to lead the race when the votes are counted.With mass gatherings limited by public health officials, this won’t be possible in the upcoming election.The Progressive Conservatives have 15 nomination conventions coming up over the next several weeks, including in the ridings of a handful of cabinet ministers and Premier Blaine Higgs.