1997 Bloc Québécois leadership election

Political party leadership election in Canada September 2023October 2025 1997 Bloc Québécois leadership election Quebec presidential no 1996 2011 March 15, 1997 Riding Final ballot First ballot x160px 87cefa Gilles Duceppe Laurier—Sainte-Marie 25,561(52.77%) 21,268(43.91%) YD 87cefa Yves Duhaime N/AFormer member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Saint-Maurice. 16,408(33.87%) 16,408(33.87%) RB 87cefa Rodrigue Biron N/AFormer member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Lotbinière. 6,468(13.35%) 6,468(13.35%) x160px 87cefa Francine Lalonde Mercier Eliminated 2,671(5.51%) Leader Michel Gauthier Gilles Duceppe Bloc Québécois CA BQ 1997 March 15, 1997 Gilles Duceppe Michel Gauthier 6 2 The 1997 Bloc Québécois leadership election was the leadership election that picked the new leader to replace Michel Gauthier as leader. The leadership election was conducted by a one member, one vote (OMOV) process involving all party members. Voters were asked to list their first, second and third choices on the ballot. Bloc MP Gilles Duceppe won the leadership election.The Bloc Québécois through the years http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/the-bloc-qubcois-through-the-years/article2008919/?service=mobile May 11, 2011 The Globe and Mail May 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508060618/http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/the-bloc-qubcois-through-the-years/article2008919/?service=mobile May 8, 2011 dead Timeline February 17, 1996: Michel Gauthier became leader of the Bloc Québécois.LEADERSHIP ROLES http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/files/party.aspx?item=a639384e-e1a0-4169-83da-904925139b6a&language=E Parliament of Canada May 14, 2011 May 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130528182721/http://www.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Files/Party.aspx?Item=a639384e-e1a0-4169-83da-904925139b6a&Language=E dead March 15, 1997: Gilles Duceppe won the leadership election on the 2nd ballot.Leadership Conventions http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/files/party.aspx?item=a639384e-e1a0-4169-83da-904925139b6a&language=E&Section=LeadershipConvention Parliament of Canada May 14, 2011 Candidates Name Riding Notes SourceGilles Duceppe75pxLaurier—Sainte-MarieBecame the first elected Bloc Québécois member of Parliament by winning a 1990 by-election in Laurier—Sainte-MarieYves DuhaimeMNA for Saint-Maurice (1976–1985)Rodrigue BironMNA for Lotbinière (1976–1985) and leader of Union nationale (1976–1980)Francine Lalonde75pxMercierMember of Parliament for Mercier (1993–2004) and for la Pointe-de-l'Île (2004–2011). Joined the Bloc Québécois on October 25, 1993Daniel Turp75pxPierrette VenneSaint-HubertMember of Parliament for Saint-Hubert (1988–2004). Originally elected as a Progressive Conservative but joined the Bloc Québécois on August 12, 1991 Result + Support by Ballot Candidate 1st ballot 2nd ballot Votes cast % Votes cast % 50px Gilles Duceppe 21,268 43.91% 25,561 52.77% Yves Duhaime 16,408 33.87% 16,408 33.87% Rodrique Biron 6,468 13.35% 6,468 13.35% 50px Francine Lalonde 2,671 5.51% Eliminated 50px Daniel Turp 1,081 2.23% Eliminated Pierette Venne 541 1.12% Eliminated Total 48,437 100.0% 48,437 100.0% Notes Sources 1997 Category:1997 elections in Canada Category:1997 in Quebec Category:1997 political party leadership elections Category:March 1997 in Canada Category:Gilles Duceppe