1969 New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election

The 1969 New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election was held on June 7, 1969 to choose a successor to outgoing leader Russell Paulley. There were two candidates for the party leadership: Edward Schreyer and Sidney Green. The contest was expected to be close, but Schreyer won a convincing victory on a strength of a powerful nomination speech. The final tally was 506 votes for Schreyer, against 177 for Green.[1]

1969 New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election
DateJune 7, 1969
ConventionWinnipeg, Manitoba
Resigning leaderRussell Paulley
Won byEdward Schreyer
Ballots1
Candidates2

References
  1. Winnipeg Free Press, 9 June 1969, p. 1.


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