November 1985 Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention
(Held on November 16, 1985.)
First ballot:
- Larry Grossman 752
- Dennis Timbrell 661
- Alan Pope 271
Second ballot:
- Larry Grossman 848
- Dennis Timbrell 829
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