1961 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election

A Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election was held on October 25, 1961 to replace retiring Progressive Conservative leader and incumbent premier Leslie Frost. The party selected John Robarts on the sixth ballot.

1961 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election
DateOctober 25, 1961
ConventionVarsity Arena, Toronto[1]
Resigning leaderLeslie Frost
Won byJohn Robarts
Ballots6
Candidates7
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Second ballot:

Third ballot:

Fourth ballot:

Fifth ballot:

Sixth ballot:

See also: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership conventions

References

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Herbert E. Barnett; Hugh Fraser; Terry M. Whelpton, eds. (1971). "Robarts, The Honourable John P., Q.C., LL.D.". Who's Who in Canada (1971-1972 ed.). Toronto: International Press Ltd. pp. 93–4.

  1. ^ "Seven Candidates Make Final Pleas Under Arena Lights". Globe and Mail. October 25, 1961.