1961 Leadership Convention
(Held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 4, 1961)
| Candidate | Result |
|---|---|
| Russell Paulley | winner |
| Cliff Matthews | . |
| Hans Fries | . |
Paulley's victory was reported in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 6, 1961. The numerical totals were not released, although is generally accepted that Paulley won by a significant majority. In 1968, he was challenged for the party leadership by fellow legislator Sidney Green.
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