1976 Liberal Party leadership election
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The 1976 Liberal Party leadership election was called following the resignation of Jeremy Thorpe in the wake of allegations which would eventually lead to Thorpe's trial and acquittal for conspiracy to murder in 1979.
Background
There were two candidates, David Steel and John Pardoe, who were elected by a ballot of an electoral college made up of representatives of the various constituency associations, with their vote "weighted" by the strength of the Liberal vote at the previous general election. This electoral system was devised by Michael Steed, and this election proved to be the only time it was ever used to elect a Liberal leader.
The election was won by
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Steel | 12,541 | 64.1 | |
| John Pardoe | 7,032 | 35.9 | |
References
- David Boothroyd. "Liberal Party Leaders". Archived from the original on 12 January 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2006.
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