1973 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election

1973 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election
DateOctober 27–28, 1973
ConventionRoyal York Hotel,
Toronto, Ontario
Resigning leaderRobert Nixon
Won byRobert Nixon
Ballots3
Candidates4 (6)
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The Ontario Liberal Party leadership election, 1973, was held on October 27–28, 1973 to replace Robert Nixon who had announced his retirement in 1972. After a change of heart he reversed his decision to retire and entered the leadership race to retain his position. He defeated Norman Cafik on the third ballot by 317 votes.