Liberal Party (UK) leadership election, 1967
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The 1967 Liberal Party (UK) leadership election was called following the resignation of Jo Grimond, in the wake of disappointing results in the 1966 General Election.
There were three candidates (Jeremy Thorpe, Emlyn Hooson and Eric Lubbock), who were elected by a ballot of the Liberal Parliamentary Party using Alternative Vote. Jeremy Thorpe secured the most votes in the first round, but did not win overall, as the rules said that he needed to win more than half of votes cast. Both Hooson and Lubbock's second preferences voted for one another, cancelling one another out, so faced with a deadlock, both other candidates withdrew from the contest to endorse Thorpe who was consequentially elected unopposed.
[edit] First Round Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Thorpe | 6 | 50 | |
| Emlyn Hooson | 3 | 25 | |
| Eric Lubbock | 3 | 25 | |
[edit] References
- David Boothroyd. Liberal Party Leaders. Retrieved on 2006-01-16.
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