1985 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election
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| Date | May 4, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Moncton |
| Resigning leader | Doug Young |
| Won by | Frank McKenna |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 2 |
The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1985 to replace former leader Doug Young, the elected leader would face four-term premier Richard Hatfield in an election expected in 1986. Frank McKenna defeated legislative veteran Ray Frenette, who had served as the party's interim leader until early 1985.[1]
Candidates
[edit]- Ray Frenette, MLA since 1974 and interim leader from 1982 to 1985.
- Frank McKenna, MLA since 1982.
Results
[edit]| 1985 Liberal leadership convention results May 4, 1985 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frank McKenna | 1,901 | 69.2 |
| Ray Frenette | 847 | 31.8 |
References
[edit]- ^ Julian Beltrame. "Rookie to lead N.B. Grits; Delegates stunned by loser's attack," Southam News, May 6, 1985.
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