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Date | February 11, 2006 |
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Resigning leader | John Hamm |
Won by | Rodney MacDonald |
Ballots | 2 |
Candidates | 3 |
The Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election of 2006 was held on February 11, 2006 to select a replacement for John Hamm, as Premier of Nova Scotia and leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.
The following individuals were the subject of media speculation about running or themselves indicated they were considering a run but eventually opted against.
The first ballot was close, with just 59 votes separating the first and last place candidates.
First Ballot | |||
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Candidate | Votes | Perc. | |
Rodney MacDonald | 789 | 34.85% | |
Bill Black | 742 | 32.77% | |
Neil LeBlanc | 730 | 32.24% | |
Spoiled Ballots | 3 | 0.13% | |
Totals | 2,264 | 100% |
LeBlanc eliminated, supports MacDonald.
Second Ballot | |||
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Candidate | Votes | Perc. | |
Rodney MacDonald | 1,263 | 59.29% | |
Bill Black | 855 | 40.14% | |
Spoiled Ballots | 12 | 0.67% | |
Totals | 2,130 | 100% |