1932 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election
| Date | 1932 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Resigning leader | Wendell P. Jones |
| Won by | Allison Dysart |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 2 |
The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election on October 5, 1932, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, to elect a new leader for the party. The position was left vacant following the resignation of former leader Wendell P. Jones some time after the 1930 general election.[1]
Two candidates were selected during the leadership election. Allison Dysart won the election, against sole contender John B. McNair.
Leadership election
[edit]The leadership election for the party took place on October 5, 1932.[2] It was held at the Opera House in Fredericton, and the two contenders for leadership were Allison Dysart and John B. McNair.[3] According to The Daily Mail, the vote was made among nearly 600 delegates.[4] Dysart was elected as the leader of the party. The Daily Gleaner reported that figures had not been officially released,[3] though The Daily Mail reported that it was "understood" that out of about 500 votes, McNair received 90.[4] Liberal paper The Moncton Transcript also reported that Dysart received 459 votes while McNair received 97.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "N.B. Liberals To Meet". The Gazette. September 16, 1932. p. 22. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Lib. Convention Attracts Many To The Capital". Daily Mail. October 5, 1932. p. 8. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "A. Allison Dysart, M.P.P., Is Chosen Liberal Leader". The Daily Gleaner. October 5, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hon. A. A. Dysart Again Is Elected Leader O[f] Liberals At Monster Convention Here". The Daily Mail. Vol. 38, no. 235. October 6, 1932. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "City Affairs: How Vote Stood". The Daily Mail. Vol. 38, no. 236. October 7, 1932. Retrieved September 16, 2024.