Date | October 27–28, 1973 |
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Convention | Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario |
Resigning leader | Robert Nixon |
Won by | Robert Nixon |
Ballots | 3 |
Candidates | 4 (6) |
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.