Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election, 1961
| Date | October 25, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Varsity Arena, Toronto |
| Resigning leader | Leslie Frost |
| Won by | John Robarts |
| Ballots | 6 |
| Candidates | 7 |
Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership conventions
A Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election was held on October 25, 1961 to replace retiring Progressive Conservative leader and incumbent premier Leslie Frost. The party selected John Robarts on the sixth ballot.
First ballot:
Second ballot:
Third ballot:
Fourth ballot:
Fifth ballot:
Sixth ballot:
See also: Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership conventions
Herbert E. Barnett; Hugh Fraser; Terry M. Whelpton, eds. (1971). "Robarts, The Honourable John P., Q.C., LL.D.". Who's Who in Canada (1971-1972 ed.). Toronto: International Press Ltd. pp. 93–4.
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