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The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba chose new leader Hugh McFadyen following the resignation of Stuart Murray on November 14, 2005. The Progressive Conservatives had been in opposition since losing the 1999 provincial election.
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The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba chose new leader Hugh McFadyen following the resignation of Stuart Murray on November 14, 2005. The Progressive Conservatives had been in opposition since losing the 1999 provincial election.
| Candidate | Votes | |
|---|---|---|
| # | % | |
| Hugh McFadyen | 6091 | 67 |
| Ron Schuler | 1953 | 21 |
| Ken Waddell | 1099 | 12 |
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