Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership convention, 1971

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Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership convention, 1971
Date	February 12, 1971
Location	Toronto, Ontario
Campaign to replace	John Robarts
Won by	Bill Davis
Candidates	6
Entrance Fee
Spending limit
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A Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership convention was held on February 12, 1971 to replace retiring Progressive Conservative leader and incumbent premier John Robarts. The party selected Bill Davis on the fourth ballot.

First ballot:

• DAVIS, Bill 548
• LAWRENCE, Allan 431
• MCKEOUGH, Darcy 273
• WELCH, Bob 270
• LAWRENCE, Bert 128
• PHARAND, Robert 7

Second ballot:

• DAVIS, Bill 595
• LAWRENCE, Allan 498
• MCKEOUGH, Darcy 288
• WELCH, Bob 271

Third ballot:

• DAVIS, Bill 669
• LAWRENCE, Allan 606
• MCKEOUGH, Darcy 346

Fourth ballot:

• DAVIS, Bill 812
• LAWRENCE, Allan 768

See also: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership conventions

[edit] References

"Davis, Honourable William Grenville, B.A., B.L.". Who's Who in Canada (1971-1972). (1971). Ed. Herbert E. Barnett, Hugh Fraser, and Terry M. Whelpton. Toronto: International Press Ltd.. 47-48.