1920 Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election
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The Conservative Party of Ontario held its first ever leadership election on December 2, 1920. The event was held to select a replacement for outgoing leader and former Premier of Ontario Sir William Hearst. The party selected George Howard Ferguson, who would become premier after the Ontario general election of 1923.
- FERGUSON, Howard won on first ballot
- LAWSON, Earl
- HENRY, George
| Date | December 2, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Masonic Hall, Toronto[1] |
| Resigning leader | Sir William Hearst |
| Won by | George Howard Ferguson |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 3 |
Note: The vote totals were not announced.
