1996 Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election

The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election of 1996 was held on May 4, 1996, to elect a new leader to succeed Pat Mella.

2010 Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election
DateMay 4, 1996
ConventionCharlottetown
Resigning leaderPat Mella
Won byPat Binns
Ballots1
Candidates3
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Candidates edit

Results edit

First Ballot edit

First Ballot
Candidate Votes Perc.
Pat Binns 1284 60.17%
Wes MacAleer 527 24.70%
Gary Morgan 323 15.13%
Spoiled Ballots 0 0.00%
Totals 2,134 100%

References edit

  • Stewart, Ian and Stewart, David K. "Conventional choices : Maritime leadership politics." University of British Columbia Press, 2007.