Rhinoceros Party of Canada candidates, 1980 Canadian federal election

The Rhinoceros Party of Canada fielded several candidates in the 1980 federal election, none of whom were elected.

Ontario

Vicki Butterfield (Broadview—Greenwood)

Butterfield, wife of noted computer expert Jim Butterfield,[1] ran a low-profile campaign. The Rhinoceros Party announced that she was "following the lead of another, more prominent candidate, and is hiding from the public".[2] This was likely a reference to Liberal leader Pierre Trudeau. She received 196 votes (0.61%), finishing fourth against New Democratic Party incumbent Bob Rae.

References

  1. ↑ Hook, Gail (September 1982). "TPUG's Grandfather: Getting Acquainted with Jim Butterfield". The TORPET (Toronto PET Users Group) (13): 4–8. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Dampier, Bill (25 January 1980). "Broadview-Greenwood: Inflation, jobs major worries for residents". The Globe and Mail. p. A13.