Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election, 1920

Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election, 1920
Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election, 1920
Date December 2, 1920
Campaign
to replace
Sir William Hearst
Won by George Howard Ferguson
Ballots 1
Candidates 3

Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership conventions

1920, 1936, 1938, 1949, 1961, 1971, 1985, 1990, 2002, 2004, 2009


The Conservative Party of Ontario held its first ever leadership election on December 2, 1920. The event was held to select a replacement for outgoing leader and former Premier of Ontario Sir William Hearst. The party selected George Howard Ferguson, who would become premier after the Ontario general election of 1923.

(Note: The vote totals were not announced.)

See also: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership conventions

References

B. M. Greene, ed (1925). "Ferguson, Hon. George Howard, K.C., B.A., LL.B., M.P.P.". Who's Who in Canada (1925-1926 ed.). Toronto: International Press Ltd.. pp. 107. 


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