2015 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election

Canadian political party leadership election September 2023 January 2023 2015 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election Ontario no 2009 2018 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election 2018 49.3% May 9, 2015 Points x160px 246AC9 Patrick Brown 6,543(61.83%) x160px 367D22 Christine Elliott 4,040(38.17%) Leader Jim Wilson (interim) Patrick Brown File:Ontario_Progressive_Conservative_Party_Leadership_Election_2015_-_Results_by_Riding.svg Results by Ontario electoral district Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario ON PC 2015 May 9, 2015 Toronto Congress Centre Patrick Brown Tim Hudak 2 1 $75,000 fee + $25,000 deposit $1.25 million The 2015 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election was held on May 9, 2015, as a result of the resignation of Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak following the provincial election on June 12, 2014, his second loss in a row as party leader. Patrick Brown won the leadership with 61.8% of votes allocated, defeating Christine Elliott who had 38.2%. Rules and procedure The party's 76,587 members were eligible to cast votes by preferential ballot. The vote will be weighted so that each of the province's 107 ridings that has more than 100 votes cast are allocated 100 electoral votes; ridings in which fewer than 100 party members vote will not be weighted, but will instead have the votes counted as individual votes.Ontario PCs to choose new leader in May https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-pcs-to-choose-new-leader-in-may/article20714014/ September 21, 2014 Globe and Mail September 22, 2014 If at least 100 members votes in each riding the number of electoral college votes needed to win will be 5,351. The registration fee was $75,000 plus a refundable deposit of $25,000 and the spending limit was $1.25 million. 20% of money raised by candidates after the first $100,000 will be transferred to the PC Ontario Fund. The lowest ranked candidate will be dropped from the next round as ballots are counted, and the first candidate to get 50 per cent of the votes will be declared the new leader. Timeline June 12, 2014: General election results in the incumbent Liberals, led by Kathleen Wynne, being re-elected with a majority government and the Progressive Conservatives losing 9 seats. Party leader Tim Hudak announces his intention to resign as leader following the selection of his successor. June 16, 2014: Progressive Conservative caucus meets with a majority of MPPs asking Hudak to resign immediately.Tim Hudak will step down as Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader July 2 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/tim-hudak-will-step-down-as-ontario-progressive-conservative-leader-july-2/article19231032/ The Globe and Mail June 18, 2014 June 19, 2014Tim Hudak to quit July 2 amid Tory revolt https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/06/19/tim_hudak_to_quit_july_2_amid_tory_revolt.html June 18, 2014 Toronto Star June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014: Hudak announces to the Progressive Conservative caucus that he will resign effective July 2, 2014. June 25, 2014: Christine Elliott announces her bid for the leadership of the Ontario PC Party. July 2, 2014: Ontario legislature convenes; Hudak's resignation will take effect; Progressive Conservative caucus chooses Jim Wilson as interim leader. July 5, 2014: The Progressive Conservative executive met to discuss the leadership and appointed a committee to consult the party membership and then draft recommendations for leadership campaign rules and propose a date for the election.Ontario Tories not rushing into a leadership race https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/07/05/ontario_tories_not_rushing_into_a_leadership_race.html July 10, 2014 Toronto Star Early August 2014: Party committee reports back to the executive with its proposals.Ontario Progressive Conservatives delay leadership race decision http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-progressive-conservatives-delay-leadership-race-decision-1.2697971 July 6, 2014 CBC News July 6, 2014 August 9, 2014: Party executive announces that the leadership election will occur no earlier than April 1, 2015 and no later than May 31, 2015. The planning committee is given an additional six weeks to consult with party members on the rules of the election.Babbage Maria New Ontario Conservative leader to be chosen in spring 2015, no specific date set https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/new-ontario-conservative-leader-to-be-chosen-in-spring-2015-no-specific-date-set National Post August 9, 2014 August 9, 2014 September 17, 2014: Monte McNaughton declares his candidacy. September 21, 2014: Planning committee reports back to executive. September 24, 2014: Vic Fedeli declares his candidacy. September 28, 2014: Patrick Brown declares his candidacy. October 6, 2014: Lisa MacLeod declares her candidacy. November 8, 2014: Official campaign period begins. November 24, 2014: All-candidates debate in Sudbury.https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/11/24/ontario_tory_leadership_candidates_urge_party_to_broaden_support_base.html Ontario Tory leadership candidates urge party to broaden support base 24 November 2014 thestar.com January 26, 2015: All-candidates debate in London. January 30, 2015 at 12 pm: Deadline for candidates to file nomination papers and pay first installment of $75,000 registration fee and $25,000 deposit.Ontario Tories announce rules for leadership race http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4872997-ontario-tories-announce-rules-for-leadership-race/ September 21, 2014 Hamilton Spectator September 22, 2014 February 4, 2015: Fedeli withdraws from contest. February 6, 2015: MacLeod withdraws; final non-refundable $50,000 installment of candidate entry fee is due.Lisa MacLeod to withdraw from Progressive Conservative leadership race https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/02/05/lisa-macleod-to-withdraw-progressive-conservative-leadership-race.html February 5, 2015 Toronto Star February 5, 2015 February 11, 2015: All-candidates debate in Ottawa. February 28, 2015: Date by which one must become a member of the party and be eligible to vote in the leadership election. April 9, 2015: McNaughton withdraws; endorses Brown. May 1, 2015: Televised debate on TVO in Toronto May 3 & 7, 2015: Members cast preferential ballot for leader.Ontario Progressive Conservative party to choose new leader next May https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/ontario-progressive-conservative-party-to-choose-new-leader-next-may September 22, 2014 National Post September 21, 2014 May 8–9, 2015: Ballots counted. May 9, 2015: Results announced, riding by riding, between 10 am and noon at the Toronto Congress Centre.Time to count the Tories https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/05/07/time-to-count-the-tories.html May 8, 2015 Toronto Star May 8, 2015 Interim leadership The following MPPs stood in the July 2, 2014, election by caucus to be interim leader of the party until the leadership election for a permanent leader is held: Randy Hillier (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), MPP since 2007, variously Opposition Critic for Labour, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rural Affairs, and Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.Eastern Ontario MPPs Hillier and Yakabuski seek interim Tory leadership https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/eastern-ontario-mpps-hillier-and-yakabuski-seek-interim-tory-leadership June 28, 2014 Ottawa Citizen June 26, 2014 Jim Wilson (Simcoe—Grey), MPP since 1990, Opposition House Leader (2011–2014), previously Minister of Health (1995–1997), Minister of Energy, Science & Technology (1997–2002), Minister of Northern Development and Mines (2002–2003), Minister of Environment (2003). John Yakabuski (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), MPP since 2003, has served as Chief Opposition Whip (2011–2014), Opposition House Leader (2010–2011) and variously Opposition Critic for Community Safety and Energy. Jim Wilson was elected by caucus to be interim leader and also assumed the position of Leader of the Opposition. Vote totals were not released.Progressive Conservatives pick Jim Wilson as interim leader https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/07/02/progressive_conservatives_pick_jim_wilson_as_interim_leader.html July 2, 2014 Toronto Star July 2, 2014 Declared candidates Patrick Brown Background Federal Conservative Party MP for Barrie (2006–2015), Barrie City Councillor (2000–2006), President of the Progressive Conservative Youth Federation (PCYF) (1998–2002). Former vice-president of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Lawyer by profession. Date candidacy declared: September 28, 2014Brown launches bid for Ontario PC leadership, promises 'fresh start' https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/brown-launches-bid-for-ontario-pc-leadership-promises-fresh-start/article20820069/ September 28, 2014 Globe and Mail September 28, 2014 Supporters MPPs: (5) Rick Nicholls (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Jack MacLaren (Carleton—Mississippi Mills), Toby Barrett (Haldimand—Norfolk), Bob Bailey (Sarnia—Lambton), Monte McNaughton (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex; former leadership candidate) MPs: (18) Gord Brown (Leeds—Grenville), Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham), Rick Dykstra (St. Catharines),http://www.610cktb.com/news/2014/09/12/exclusive-rick-dykstra-will-not-seek-ontario-pc-leadership-bid Rick Dykstra will not seek Ontario PC leadership bid News Talk 610 CKTB Radio September 12, 2014 Dave Mackenzie (Oxford),https://twitter.com/brownbarrie/status/571693836222640129 Patrick Brown on Twitter Twitter Phil McColeman (Brant), Brad Butt (Mississauga—Streetsville),https://twitter.com/BradButtMP/status/550736021818966017 Brad Butt on Twitter Twitter Chungsen Leung (Willowdale), Tim Uppal (Edmonton—Spruce Grove, AB), Bal Gosal (Bramalea—Gore—Malton), Parm Gill (Brampton—Springdale), Kyle Seeback (Brampton West), Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill), Mark Adler (York Centre), Wladyslaw Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville), Joe Daniel (Don Valley East), Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), Royal Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), Dean Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook) Senators: (6) Don Meredith (Ontario), Lynn Beyak (Ontario), Salma Ataullahjan (Ontario), Thanh Hai Ngo (Ontario), Tobias Enverga (Ontario), Victor Oh (Ontario) Municipal politicians: (6) Sandie Bellow (St. Catherines City Councillor for Ward 5), Scott McPherson (Oro-Medonte City Councillor for Ward 2), Denzil Minnan-Wong (Toronto City Councillor for Ward 34; Deputy Mayor of Toronto),https://twitter.com/votepbrown/status/557254377246056449/photo/1 Vote Patrick Brown on Twitter Twitter Sergio Morales (Barrie City Councillor for Ward 9), Ross Romano (Sault Ste. Marie City Councillor for Ward 6), Mat Siscoe (St. Catherines City Councillor for Ward 4) Former MPPs: (4) Steve Gilchrist (Scarborough East, 1995–2003), Jane McKenna (Burlington, 2011–2014), John Hastings (Etobicoke North, 1995–2003), Dave Boushy (Sarnia, 1995–1999) Former MPs: Former Senators: (4) Consiglio Di Nino (Ontario),http://patrickbrown.nationbuilder.com/endorsement Endorsements - Patrick Brown Campaign patrickbrown.nationbuilder.com 6 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129081435/http://patrickbrown.nationbuilder.com/endorsement 29 November 2014 dead Vim Kochhar (Ontario), Hugh Segal (Ontario), Asha Seth (Ontario)http://votepatrickbrown.ca/endorsements/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150106204458/http://votepatrickbrown.ca/endorsements/ dead 2015-01-06 Vote Patrick Brown › Log In votepatrickbrown.ca Former municipal politicians: (2) Joe DiPaola (Richmond Hill City Councillor for Ward 6, 1998–2006),https://twitter.com/Justvotejoe/status/537263185615945729 Joe DiPaola on Twitter Twitter Alex Nuttall (Barrie City Councillor for Ward 10, 2006–2014) Former candidates: (6) Jeff Bennett (London West, 2014), Andrew Ffrench (York South—Weston, 2014), Kevin Gaudet (Pickering—Scarborough East, 2014), Nita Kang (Scarborough Southwest, 2014), Derek Parks (Thunder Bay—Superior North, 2014), Roxanne Villeneuve (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, 2014) Other prominent individuals: (16) Derek Burney (Canadian Ambassador to the United States, 1989–1993),Patrick Brown urges 'greater market access' for beer and wine https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/04/02/patrick-brown-urges-greater-market-access-for-beer-and-wine.html April 2, 2015 Toronto Star April 2, 2015 Stuart Clark (Ontario PC Campus Association President, 2013–2014), Troy Crowder (NHL Player), Mike Gartner (NHL Player), Zack Goldford (Ontario PC Youth Association President), Wayne Gretzky (NHL Player), Dale Hawerchuk (NHL Player), Darma Jain (Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce President), Kris King (NHL Player), Gary Leeman (NHL Player), Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India),https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/patrick-browns-friendship-with-modi-could-reap-rewards-at-the-ballot-box/article23963747/ Patrick Brown's friendship with Modi could reap rewards at the ballot box The Globe and Mail 15 April 2015 Taber Jane Alanna Newman (Ontario PC Youth Association President, 2013–2014), Laj Prasher (Canada India Foundation President), Mark Towhey (Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Toronto, 2011–2013),https://twitter.com/towhey Mark Towhey twitter.com Devon White (MLB Player), Ken Zeise (Ontario PC Party President, 2008–2012) Organizations: Media: (1) Paul Godfrey (CEO of Postmedia) Policies: Christine Elliott 150px|thumb|Christine Elliott Background MPP since 2006 (Whitby—Ajax (2006–2007), Whitby—Oshawa (2007–2015). Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Critic for Health and Long-Term Care since 2009. Ran in the 2009 leadership election, placing third. Widow of former federal Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty. Prior to entering politics, Elliott was a lawyer who practiced corporate, estate and real estate law. Date candidacy declared: June 25, 2014Christine Elliott aims to rebuild PC party 'from ground up' https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/06/25/christine_elliott_aims_to_rebuild_pc_party_from_ground_up.html# June 25, 2014 Toronto Star June 25, 2014 Supporters MPPs: (17) Ted Arnott (Wellington—Halton Hills), Todd Smith (Prince Edward—Hastings), Michael Harris (Kitchener—Conestoga), Norm Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka), Jeff Yurek (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Sylvia Jones (Dufferin—Caledon), Laurie Scott (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Bill Walker (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Lisa Thompson (Huron—Bruce), Gila Martow (Thornhill), Ernie Hardeman (Oxford), Vic Fedeli (Nipissing; former leadership candidate), Randy Pettapiece (Perth—Wellington),https://twitter.com/reggcohn/status/481815078480928768 Martin Regg Cohn on Twitter Twitter Lisa MacLeod (Nepean—Carleton; former leadership candidate), Steve Clark (Leeds—Grenville), Julia Munro (York—Simcoe), Jim McDonell (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry)Lisa MacLeod endorses Christine Elliott for PC leadership https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/02/06/lisa-macleod-endorses-christine-elliott-for-pc-leadership.html February 6, 2015 Toronto Star February 6, 2015 MPs: (25) Chris Alexander (Ajax—Pickering), Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North), Mike Wallace (Burlington), Peter Kent (Thornhill), Erin O'Toole (Durham), Ed Holder (London West), Michael Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls), Kellie Leitch (Simcoe—Grey), Chungsen Leung (Willowdale), Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill), Peter Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), Daryl Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), Rick Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre), Joe Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Bernard Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Terence Young (Oakville), Pat Perkins (Whitby—Oshawa), David Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), John Baird (Ottawa West—Nepean), John Carmichael (Don Valley West), Lisa Raitt (Halton), Jay Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming) Senators: (3) Nicole Eaton (Ontario), Linda Frum (Ontario), Marjory LeBreton (Ontario) Municipal politicians: (2) Don Mitchell (Mayor of Whitby), Rob Ford (Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2; Mayor of Toronto, 2010–2014) Former MPPs: (12) Bill Davis (Premier of Ontario, 1971–1985; MPP 1959–1985),Cohn Martin Doug Ford's next conquest could be Ontario's PCs: Cohn https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/11/08/doug_fords_next_conquest_could_be_ontarios_pcs_cohn.html thestar.com Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd 12 May 2015 8 November 2014 Peter Shurman (Thornhill, 2007–2013), Jerry Ouellette (Oshawa, 1995–2014), Bart Maves (Niagara Falls, 1995–2003), Wayne Wettlaufer (Kitchener Centre, 1995–2003), John O'Toole (Durham, 1995–2014), Barb Fisher (Bruce, 1995–1999), Phil Gillies (Brantford, 1981–1987), Brad Clark (Stoney Creek, 1999–2003), Joyce Savoline (Burlington, 2007–2011), Andy Brandt (Sarnia, 1981–1990; former interim leader), Doug Holyday (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, 2013–2014; former Deputy Mayor of Toronto) Former MPs: Former Senators: Former municipal politicians: (3) Nancy Branscombe (London City Councillor for Ward 6, 2006–2014),http://christineelliott.ca/endorsements/ Endorsements | Christine Elliott for Ontario PC Leader christineelliott.ca 6 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20141123200146/http://christineelliott.ca/endorsements/ 23 November 2014 dead Doug Ford (Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2, 2010–2014),https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/11/27/doug_ford_declines_to_enter_race_for_ontario_pc_leadership.html Doug Ford won't enter race for Ontario PC leadership 27 November 2014 thestar.com Hazel McCallion, (Mayor of Mississauga, 1978–2014) Former candidates: (10) Steve Black (Timmins—James Bay, 2014), Rick Byers (Oakville, 2011),Radwanski Adam Outsider Rod Phillips could gain traction in race to succeed Hudak https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/outsider-phillips-could-gain-traction-in-race-to-succeed-hudak/article19476706/ July 4, 2014 Globe and Mail July 4, 2014http://christineelliott.ca/2014/11/08/a-dynamic-start-to-the-elliott-leadership-campaign-with-former-premier-bill-davis-strong-showing-of-supporters/ A DYNAMIC START TO THE ELLIOTT LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN WITH FORMER PREMIER BILL DAVIS & STRONG SHOWING OF SUPPORTERS | Christine Elliott for Ontario PC Leader christineelliott.ca 6 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205173722/http://christineelliott.ca/2014/11/08/a-dynamic-start-to-the-elliott-leadership-campaign-with-former-premier-bill-davis-strong-showing-of-supporters/ 5 December 2014 dead Liang Chen (Scarborough—Agincourt, 2011 & 2014), Ken Kirupa (Scarborough—Guildwood, 2013 & 2014), Todd McCarthy (Ajax—Pickering, 2011 & 2014), David Ramalho (Scarborough Centre, 2014), Chris Robson (London—Fanshawe, 2014), Larry Scott (Oakville, 2011 & 2014), Farid Wassef (Oak Ridges—Markham, 2011 & 2014), Tracey Weiler (Kitchener—Waterloo, 2012 & 2014) Other prominent individuals: (1) Sally Barnes (Former Press Secretary to Premier Bill Davis) Organizations: Media: Policies: Withdrawn Vic Fedeli Background MPP for Nipissing (2011–present), Opposition Finance Critic (2013–present), Energy Critic (2011–2013), Finance Critic (2013–Present), Fedeli served as mayor of North Bay, Ontario (2003–2010) for two terms, during which he donated his entire salary to charity. Before entering politics, he ran Fedeli Advertising, which in 1989 was ranked by Profit - the magazine for Small Business as the firm 34th on its list of 50 Best Places to Work in Canada. Fedeli was also recognized as one of Canada's Most Successful Entrepreneurs in an episode of MoneyMakers, hosted by Everett Banning. Additionally, Fedeli served as the dollar-per-year chairman of a non-profit organization in North Bay. Fedeli's campaign is called "OntarioFirst". Date candidacy declared: September 24, 2014Vic Fedeli launches PC leadership bid with vow to 'restore trust' https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/09/24/vic_fedeli_launches_pc_leadership_bid_with_vow_to_restore_trust.html September 24, 2014 Toronto Star September 24, 2014 Date withdrawn: February 4, 2015, endorsed Elliotthttps://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/02/04/radical-change-in-pc-leadership-race-as-fedeli-drops-out.html Radical change in PC leadership race as Fedeli drops out 4 February 2015 thestar.com Supporters Support from caucus members: Randy Pettapiece (Perth—Wellington) Support from federal caucus members: Jay Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming) Support from former provincial caucus members: Other prominent supporters: Paula Peroni, 2014 Sudbury candidate and Sudbury Catholic District School Board trustee;http://www.thesudburystar.com/2014/11/20/pc-leadership-hopefuls-to-debate-in-sudbury PC leadership hopefuls to debate in Sudbury Sudbury Star Policies Lisa MacLeod Background MPP for Nepean—Carleton (2006–present), Opposition Treasury Board Critic (2014–present), Energy and Francophone Affairs Critic (2013–2014), Education Critic (2011–2013), Revenue and Government Accountability Critic (2009–2011). Date candidacy declared: October 6, 2014Ottawa MPP Lisa MacLeod enters Ontario PC leadership race https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/ottawa-mpp-lisa-macleod-enters-ontario-pc-leadership-race/ October 6, 2014 CTV News October 6, 2014 Date withdrawn: February 6, 2015, endorsed Elliott Supporters Support from caucus members: Steve Clark (Leeds—Grenville), Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North), Julia Munro (York—Simcoe), Jim McDonell (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Support from federal caucus members: Senator Bob Runciman, former interim PC Leader and cabinet minister, former MPP for Leeds—Grenvillehttp://www.ottawasun.com/2014/12/08/runciman-backs-lisa-macleod-for-pc-leader Runciman backs Lisa MacLeod for PC leader Ottawa Sun Support from former provincial caucus members: Norm Sterling (Carleton—Mississippi Mills, Lanark—Carleton, Carleton, 1979–2011)http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Ottawa/Raw+Ottawa/ID/2464499367/ Norm Sterling on Lisa MacLeod leadership 20 October 2014 CBC.ca Player Other prominent supporters: Policies: Monte McNaughton Background MPP for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex (2011–present), Opposition Critic for Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade (2014–present), Labour Critic (2013–2014), Economic Development and Innovation Critic (2011–2013). Prior to entering provincial politics, McNaughton sat on the city council of Newbury and was general manager and co-owner of McNaughton Family Shopping Centre in Newbury. He also served as chair of the Newbury Economic Development Committee and was president of the Strathroy and District Chamber of Commerce in 2009–10. Date candidacy declared: September 17, 2014Monte McNaughton launches bid for Ontario PC leadership https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/monte-mcnaughton-launches-bid-for-ontario-pc-leadership/article20648271/ September 17, 2014 The Globe and Mail September 17, 2014 Date withdrawn: April 9, 2015; endorsed Brown.Monte McNaughton drops out of Tory leadership race https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/04/09/monte-mcnaughton-drops-out-of-tory-leadership-race.html April 9, 2015 Toronto Star April 9, 2015 Supporters Support from caucus members: Bob Bailey (Sarnia—Lambton) Supports from federal caucus members: Supports from former provincial caucus members: Darcy McKeough (Kent West, 1963–1967; Chatham—Kent 1967–1981), Marcel Beaubien, (Lambton then Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, 1995–2003), Andrew Naismith Watson, (Chatham—Kent 1978–1985)https://twitter.com/MonteMcNaughton/status/536874576777842688 Monte McNaughton on Twitter Twitter Other prominent supporters: Rob Ford, Toronto city councillor and former mayor (2010–2014)Rob Ford endorses Monte McNaughton as Progressive Conservative leader https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/01/16/rob-ford-endorses-monte-mcnaughton-as-progressive-conservative-leader.html January 16, 2015 Toronto Star January 16, 2015 Policies: Social conservative Declined John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2015) and MP for Ottawa West—Nepean (2006–2015), former MPP (1995–2005) and provincial cabinet minister (1999–2003). Endorsed ElliottBlizzard Christina Who will replace Hudak? http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/13/who-will-replace-hudak June 14, 2014 Toronto Sun June 13, 2014https://twitter.com/jchianello/status/542371840614989824 Joanne Chianello on Twitter Twitter Rick Byers, Bay Street executive (Borealis Infrastructure) and former federal and provincial candidate in Oakville. Endorsed Elliott Michael Chong, MP for Wellington—Halton Hills (2004–present), federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, and Minister of Sport (2006). Endorsed Elliotthttp://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/comments/index.cfm?articleID=23931 The Wellington Advertiser www.wellingtonadvertiser.com 2014-11-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205123407/http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/comments/index.cfm?articleID=23931 2014-12-05 dead Richard Ciano, President of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (2012–2015).Frustrated Tory MPPs say they were blindsided by Tim Hudak's controversial pledge to cut 100,000 jobs https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/frustrated-tory-mpps-say-they-were-blindsided-by-tim-hudaks-controversial-pledge-to-cut-100000-jobs June 17, 2014 National Post June 16, 2014 Tony Clement, federal President of the Treasury Board (2011–2015) and MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka (2006–2019), former MPP (1995–2003) and provincial cabinet minister (1997–2003).Ontario election 2014: Potential contenders to replace Tim Hudak as PC leader http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-votes-2014/ontario-election-2014-potential-contenders-to-replace-tim-hudak-as-pc-leader-1.2674283 June 12, 2014 CBC News June 12, 2014http://cfbk.moosefm.com/news/clement-dispels-rumour-about-running-for-ontario-pc-leader/ Clement dispels rumour about running for Ontario PC leader My Muskoka Now Rick Dykstra, MP for St. Catharines (2006–2015). Endorsed Brown.http://www.610cktb.com/news/2014/09/12/exclusive-rick-dykstra-will-not-seek-ontario-pc-leadership-bid News Talk 610 CKTB :: EXCLUSIVE: Rick Dykstra will not seek Ontario PC leadership bid :: News News - Article 610 CKTB Doug Ford, Toronto City Councillor (2010–2014), and runner-up 2014 Toronto mayoral election. Endorsed Elliott Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington (2007–2022). Kellie Leitch, federal Minister of Labour (2013–2015) and MP for Simcoe—Grey (2011–2019). Endorsed ElliottWho will replace Tim Hudak? https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/06/13/who_will_replace_tim_hudak.html June 14, 2014 Toronto Star June 14, 2014 Rod Phillips, former chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, chair of Postmedia Network Inc. and the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance."Touted PC leadership candidate declines to run", National Post, page A5, August 8, 2014 Lisa Raitt, federal Minister of Transport (2013–2015) and MP for Halton (2008–2019). Endorsed ElliottReturning to work after health scare just Lisa Raitt's latest comeback https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-returning-to-work-after-health-scare-just-lisa-raitts-latest-comeback January 15, 2015 National Post January 12, 2015 Results Results announced in Toronto on May 9, 2015 490x480px|right +Ballot CountCandidateWeighted votes(sum of percentages in each riding)PercentagePatrick Brown6,54361.8 Christine Elliott4,04038.2 Total10,583100 Eligible voters: 76,587; turnout: 49.3%Patrick Brown elected leader of Ontario PC party https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-pc-leader-to-be-announced-today/article24355944/ May 9, 2015 Globe and Mail May 9, 2015 Riding results TorontoRidingMPP/MP (supported)BrownElliottTotalToronto & YorkBeaches-East York5446100Davenport7328100Eglinton-LawrenceMP: Joe Oliver2872100Parkdale-High Park6535100St. Paul's4159100Toronto Centre3070100Toronto-Danforth5347100Trinity-Spadina3961100EtobicokeEtobicoke CentreMP: Ted Opitz (Elliott)4753100Etobicoke-LakeshoreMP: Bernard Trottier (Elliott)5842100Etobicoke North7723100North YorkDon Valley EastMP: Joe Daniel (Brown)6139100Don Valley WestMP: John Carmichael (Elliott)3862100WillowdaleMP: Chungsen Leung5842100York CentreMP: Mark Adler (Brown)5842100York South-WestonMP: Mike Sullivan8218100York West8614100ScarboroughScarborough-Agincourt8416100Scarborough CentreMP: Roxanne James7624100Scarborough-Guildwood8119100Scarborough-Rouge River9010100Scarborough Southwest7228100 905RidingMPP/MP (supported)BrownElliottTotalHamilton & NiagaraAncaster-Dundas-Flamborough-WestdaleMP: David Sweet (Elliott)5545100BrantMP: Phil McColeman (Brown)7030100Haldimand-NorfolkMPP: Toby Barrett (Brown)MP: Diane Finley7129100Hamilton Centre7030100Hamilton East-Stoney Creek7228100Hamilton Mountain8119100Niagara FallsMP: Rob Nicholson (Elliott)4357100Niagara West-GlanbrookMPP: Tim HudakMP: Dean Allison (Brown)6436100St. CatharinesMP: Rick Dykstra (Brown)7030100Welland6832100Peel & HaltonBramalea-Gore-MaltonMP: Bal Gosal (Brown)7624100Brampton-SpringdaleMP: Parm Gill (Brown)6733100Brampton WestMP: Kyle Seeback (Brown)7228100Mississauga-Brampton SouthMP: Eve Adams8119100Mississauga East-CooksvilleMP: Wladyslaw Lizon (Brown)8812100Mississauga-ErindaleMP: Bob Dechert7525100Mississauga SouthMP: Stella Ambler4852100Mississauga-StreetsvilleMP: Brad Butt (Brown)7426100BurlingtonMP: Mike Wallace (Elliott)4159100HaltonMP: Lisa Raitt (Elliott)6832100OakvilleMP: Terence Young (Elliott)4456100York & SimcoeMarkham-Unionville8713100Newmarket-AuroraMP: Lois Brown6436100Oak Ridges-MarkhamMP: Paul Calandra (Brown)7426100Richmond HillMP: Costas Menegakis7228100ThornhillMPP: Gila Martow (Elliott)MP: Peter Kent (Elliott)5248100Vaughan5941100York-SimcoeMPP: Julia Munro (Elliott)MP: Peter Van Loan7129100BarrieMP: Patrick Brown (Brown)8911100Simcoe-GreyMPP: Jim Wilson MP: Kellie Leitch (Elliott)6535100Simcoe NorthMPP: Garfield DunlopMP: Bruce Stanton (Elliott)4852100DurhamAjax-PickeringMP: Chris Alexander (Elliott)5446100DurhamMP: Erin O'Toole (Elliott)3664100OshawaMP: Colin Carrie4852100Pickering-Scarborough EastMP: Corneliu Chisu6634100Whitby-OshawaMPP: Christine Elliott (Elliott)MP: Pat Perkins (Elliott)2773100 Eastern OntarioRidingMPP/MP (supported)BrownElliottTotalOttawaCarleton-Mississippi MillsMPP: Jack MacLaren (Brown)MP: Gordon O'Connor6832100Nepean-CarletonMPP: Lisa MacLeod (Elliott)MP: Pierre Poilievre6238100Ottawa Centre5644100Ottawa-OrleansMP: Royal Galipeau (Brown)6931100Ottawa South6535100Ottawa-Vanier6040100Ottawa West-NepeanMP: John Baird (Elliott)5347100Eastern OntarioGlengarry-Prescott-RussellMP: Pierre Lemieux (Brown)5842100Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-BrockMPP: Laurie Scott (Elliott)MP: Barry Devolin2971100Kingston and the Islands5446100Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and AddingtonMPP: Randy HillierMP: Scott Reid5644100Leeds-GrenvilleMPP: Steve Clark (Elliott)MP: Gord Brown (Brown)4753100Northumberland-Quinte WestMP: Rick Norlock (Elliott)3961100PeterboroughMP: Dean Del Mastro6139100Prince Edward-HastingsMPP: Todd Smith (Elliott)MP: Daryl Kramp (Elliott)3367100Renfrew-Nipissing-PembrokeMPP: John YakabuskiMP: Cheryl Gallant6634100Stormont-Dundas-South GlengarryMPP: Jim McDonell (Elliott)MP: Guy Lauzon5545100 Southwestern OntarioRidingMPP/MP (supported)BrownElliottTotalKitchener-WaterlooCambridgeMP: Gary Goodyear6139100Guelph5644100Kitchener CentreMP: Stephen Woodworth5050100Kitchener-ConestogaMPP: Michael Harris (Elliott)MP: Harold Albrecht5347100Kitchener-WaterlooMP: Peter Braid (Elliott)5842100Wellington-Halton HillsMPP: Ted Arnott (Elliott)MP: Michael Chong (Elliott)5347100LondonElgin-Middlesex-LondonMPP: Jeff Yurek (Elliott)MP: Joe Preston (Elliott)4951100London-Fanshawe7525100London North CentreMP: Susan Truppe6634100London WestMP: Ed Holder (Elliott)6733100Windsor-EssexChatham-Kent-EssexMPP: Rick Nicholls (Brown)MP: Dave Van Kesteren (Elliott)7327100EssexMP: Jeff Watson7525100Windsor-Tecumseh8020100Windsor West8911100RuralBruce-Grey-Owen SoundMPP: Bill Walker (Elliott)MP: Larry Miller4654100Dufferin-CaledonMPP: Sylvia Jones (Elliott)MP: David Tilson5743100Huron-BruceMPP: Lisa Thompson (Elliott)MP: Ben Lobb5248100Lambton-Kent-MiddlesexMPP: Monte McNaughton (Brown)MP: Bev Shipley8515100OxfordMPP: Ernie Hardeman (Elliott)MP: Dave Mackenzie (Brown)4654100Perth-WellingtonMPP: Randy Pettapiece (Elliott)MP: Gary Schellenberger5743100Sarnia-LambtonMPP: Bob Bailey (Brown)MP: Pat Davidson7129100 Northern OntarioRidingMPP/MP (supported)BrownElliottTotalAlgoma-Manitoulin492877Kenora-Rainy RiverMP: Greg Rickford7921100Nickel Belt583593NipissingMPP: Vic Fedeli (Elliott)MP: Jay Aspin (Elliott)4060100Parry Sound-MuskokaMPP: Norm Miller (Elliott)MP: Tony Clement3763100Sault Ste. MarieMP: Bryan Hayes8812100Sudbury7327100Thunder Bay-Atikokan7327100Thunder Bay-Superior North553287Timiskaming-Cochrane431861Timmins-James Bay382765 Opinion polling All Ontarians Poll source Date 1st 2nd 3rdOtherForum ResearchSample size: 881 March 26, 2015 Christine Elliott24% Monte McNaughton 7% Patrick Brown 6% Someone else 29%, Don't know 34%Forum ResearchSample size: 1,079 September 30-October 1, 2014 Christine Elliott14% Lisa MacLeod 9% Patrick Brown 5% Vic Fedeli 4%, Monte McNaughton 4%, Someone else 14%, Don't know 43%Forum ResearchSample size: 810 July 3, 2014 Christine Elliott21% John Baird9% Doug Ford8% Tony Clement 7%, Lisa MacLeod 6%, Lisa Raitt 3%, Someone else 15%, Don't know 30% Progressive Conservative supporters only Poll source Date 1st 2nd 3rdOtherForum ResearchSample size: 310 March 26, 2015 Christine Elliott35% Monte McNaughton 15% Patrick Brown 11% None of these 9%, Don't know 30%Forum ResearchSample size: 367 September 30-October 1, 2014 Christine Elliott24% Lisa MacLeod 11% Patrick Brown 6% Vic Fedeli 5%, Monte McNaughton 3%, Someone else 20%, Don't know 30%Forum ResearchSample size: 287 July 3, 2014 Christine Elliott25% John Baird14% Lisa MacLeod11% Tony Clement 7%, Doug Ford 6%, Lisa Raitt 3%, Someone else 15%, Don't know 19% Progressive Conservative Members Only Poll source Date 1st 2nd 3rdOtherMainstreet ResearchSample size: 442 April 30, 2015 Patrick Brown62% Christine Elliott 33% - Undecided 5% Mainstreet ResearchSample size: 348 April 14, 2015 Patrick Brown47% Christine Elliott 41% - Undecided 12% Forum ResearchSample size: 65 March 26, 2015 Christine Elliott51% Monte McNaughton 13% Patrick Brown 10% Someone else 14%, Don't know 11% See also Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership elections 2009 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election References 2 Notes 2015 Progressive Conservative Party leadership election Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election Category:2015 political party leadership elections in Canada