1956 Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention
Held in Ottawa, Ontario on December 14, 1956.
| Candidate | Delegate Support | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Diefenbaker | 774 | 60.3% | |
| Donald Fleming | 393 | 30.6% | |
| E. Davie Fulton | 117 | 9.1% | |
| Total | 1,284 | 100% | |
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