Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba Leadership Elections - 1954 Progressive Conservative Leadership Challenge

1954 Progressive Conservative Leadership Challenge

(Held on June 17, 1954)

First ballot:

  • Errick Willis 118
  • Dufferin Roblin 114
  • J. Arthur Ross 55

Second ballot (Ross eliminated):

  • Dufferin Roblin 160
  • Errick Willis 123

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