2006 Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leadership election

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.

Timeline

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  • November 5, 2005 – Only 55% of delegates endorse the leadership of Stuart Murray at the PC annual convention. Murray calls for a leadership race.
  • November 14, 2005 – Murray announces he will not be a candidate to succeed himself in the leadership election.
  • February 23, 2006 – Brian Pallister rejects a bid for the leadership of the party.
  • February 23, 2006 – Hugh McFadyen becomes the first to declare as he announces his bid for the leadership of the party.
  • February 24, 2006 – Ron Schuler announces his bid for the leadership of the party.
  • February 27, 2006 – Ken Waddell announces his bid for the leadership of the party.
  • April 29, 2006 – McFadyen wins the leadership.

Results

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Candidate Votes
# %
Hugh McFadyen 6091 67
Ron Schuler 1953 21
Ken Waddell 1099 12

Non candidates

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