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1969 Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership election

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1966," though now with more credibility towards Hatfield, who was described as "quiet-spoken and low-key," rather than Van Horne, who was described as "flamboyant and loud"; the 1966 delegates had been "persuaded that Van Horne was the only man who could beat Louis Robichaud in an election which they knew then wasn't far off." On the other hand, Van Horne, being from the northern and majority
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opposed the idea of Van Horne joining the by-election, viewing it as being "distracting to party progress." On the other hand, Tory president McInerney supported it; he expressed having "the greatest respect for Mr. Van Horne." Van Horne ultimately won the by-election on November 4, 1968, defeating single opponent and Liberal candidate O. R. M. Brimsacle by 186 votes. An
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earlier that week, declared that he was "definitely in the running," adding that he had "a good chance" of winning in the first ballot. Jones, who had been earlier considered as being a candidate, announced having "very serious consideration" for a candidacy run based on "personal matters," though he
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were all speculated as being "potential candidates," though ultimately likely decided against running. In early May 1969, Van Horne unexpectedly decided against running, adding that "my position regarding the leadership remains unchanged." Up until this point, Van Horne was anticipated as the primary
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The result of the election was publicized on June 16, 1969; Hatfield secured an overall majority during the first ballot with 799 votes, or 58.5 percent of the vote, to Van Horne's 554 votes, which amounted to 40.5 percent of the votes cast. Blanchard, the only other candidate, received 13 votes, or
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president, also announced her candidacy for leadership, stating that "I think there are so many things unsaid and undone," though her candidacy was not generally taken seriously and it was considered as being one that "really doesn't count." Other considered candidates at this point included Joseph
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On May 16, 1969, Van Horne changed his mind and officially announced his candidacy for leadership, stating that he was urged from all ridings "that should be a candidate for leader." The upcoming convention, which was to have 1,600 Tory delegates in attendance, was now being called a "re-run of
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for November 23, 1968, emerged along with the topic of a new potential leadership election. Van Horne was also speculated to be a candidate for it, though the meeting concluded with no definite plan to call for a leadership convention yet. It was highlighted that Hatfield and Van Horne were both
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In the days leading up to the convention, Hatfield was considered as being the victor. Van Horne stated that the Liberal victory in 1967 was "by the skin of their teeth," adding that "he has the best chance to lead the party to victory in the next provincial election." On June 10, 1969, a legal
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was announced by Robichaud set for November 4, 1968, to fill the vacancy. The following month, Van Horne returned to the province and announced his candidacy on October 17, 1968. As speculation was being made earlier that month on the likelihood of Van Horne making a political return, Hatfield
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in general." Ferguson, however, never ultimately ended up becoming a candidate at the convention, as evidenced by his name having not appeared in the election results. It was also reported at this point that Van Horne was considering seeking candidacy.
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on June 14, 1969. Although his candidacy was not specifically announced, Hatfield did make it clear that he would seek candidacy. It was also expected that Van Horne would emerge as a contender. Another speculated candidate at the time was also
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didn't withdraw, also sought candidacy. Hatfield won the leadership election with 799 votes, or 58.5 percent of the votes cast. After securing leadership for the party, Hatfield went on to defeat Robichaud in the
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to allow for Van Horne to have a seat were shut down. Through his resignation letter, Van Horne reiterated his intentions to resign "if the party failed to form the government."
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fighting for leadership around this time; Van Horne was reportedly showing interest in being leader again, though many Conservatives also showed disinterest towards the idea.
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from December 1968 in which Van Horne was ordered to pay $ 17,586. Those who filed the action alleged that Van Horne was bankrupt because he had not paid the debt, despite a
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The leadership election for the party took place on June 14, 1969. It was held in Saint John for 1,600 Tory delegates to vote between Hatfield or Van Horne, both considered
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later chose not to run. The next day, Blanchard, Walker, as well as the earlier-considered MacDougall all filed for nomination "during the last hour" before the deadline.
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about one percent of the votes cast. Walker and McDougall, the two other registered candidates, each withdrew after offering a speech before the casting of votes.
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being issued to do so on December 20, 1968. No assets in his name which could've been used to seize and satisfy the debt were able to be found by the
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Another leadership convention for a provincial political party would not be held in Saint John for nearly three decades, after which it held the
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on November 6, 1968, stated that Van Horne's victory "might do more to aid the Liberal Government there, than if the Liberal candidate had won."
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ever since Van Horne's resignation, as well as Van Horne himself, who decided to run for leadership again. Three other candidates, of whom only
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Hatfield and Van Horne filed for nomination on June 11, 1969. That same day, William T. Walker, who had just lost his over decade-long
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legislative member who had been defeated by Van Horne during the previous leadership convention, was elected. According to a
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in the province. His leadership collapsed after a string of controversies led to his party losing every seat in his
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On September 9, 1968, a seat was made vacant in Van Horne's home riding of Restigouche following the death of then-
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On the same day as Van Horne's resignation, five ballots were cast among the caucus to elect one of their own as a
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contender against Hatfield. As early as almost a week later, however, Van Horne hinted towards changing his mind.
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In early April 1969, the Progressive Conservative party called for a leadership convention to be held at
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from allowing for work to be serviced by its members, claiming that "the party hasn't paid its bill for
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On April 24, 1969, Hatfield officially declared his candidacy for leadership. Van Horne, who was in
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at the time, was still undecided though also gave a "soon" deadline for his decision. During a
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part of the province, had the advantage of potentially having the stronger vote from
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and further led the party through three re-elections, becoming the longest-served
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Hatfield, as the newly elected party leader, went on to defeat Robichaud in the
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Saint John, the location in which the convention was held, pictured in 2006
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MacDougall, who shortly afterwards lost his bid to retain his position of
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petition for bankruptcy was filed against Van Horne; it was related to a
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1969 Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership election
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report from later that month, it had been under the impression that a
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conducted before a flight from Fredericton to Moncton during a
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The front-running candidates for the leadership election were
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announced his resignation through a letter sent to president
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1998 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election
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was not held until 1989, two decades after this one.
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Index


Saint John
Charles Van Horne
Richard Hatfield
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership elections
1966
1969
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2016
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
leadership election
Saint John, New Brunswick
Charles Van Horne
1967 provincial election
Liberal Party
Louis Robichaud
Richard Hatfield
Carleton
house leader
Mathilda Blanchard
1970 provincial election
premier
1987 provincial re-election
next leadership election
Progressive Conservative
Charles Van Horne

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