1961 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election

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1961 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election
DateOctober 25, 1961
Convention Varsity Arena, Toronto [1]
Resigning leader Leslie Frost
Won by John Robarts
Ballots6
Candidates7
Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership conventions 1920, 1936, 1938, 1949, 1961, 1971, 1985, 1990, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2015, 2018

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.

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See also: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership conventions

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References

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.