Union nationale leadership elections
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This page lists the results of leadership elections
held by the Union nationale. Before 1961 leaders were chosen by the caucus.
MLAs on June 20, 1936. Conservative leader Maurice Duplessis was chosen leader of this new party.
Duplessis led the party until his death on September 7, 1959. On September 10 the caucus elected Paul Sauvé
as leader and became premier the following day. Sauve in turn died on January 2, 1960. Antonio Barrette
was elected by the caucus on January 7 as leader and became premier the next day.
Following the UN's defeat in the 1960 general election
Barette resigned as UN leader on September 15, 1960. The caucus elected Yves Prévost
as interim leader the following day. He resigned on January 11, 1961 and was succeeded as interim leader by Antonio Talbot
.
Yves Gabias
and Maurice S. Hebert withdrew before balloting.
Johnson died on September 26, 1968. Jean-Jacques Bertrand
was chosen interim leader and premier on October 2.
First Ballot:
Second Ballot (Sevigny and Leveille eliminated):
Third Ballot (Beaulieu eliminated):
Loubier resigned on March 30, 1974. Maurice Bellemare
was chosen interim leader by the executive.
Biron resigned on March 3, 1980. Michel Le Moignan
was chosen interim leader.
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held by the Union nationale. Before 1961 leaders were chosen by the caucus.
Leadership 1936-1961
The Union nationale (UN) was formed at a caucus of Conservative Party of Quebec and Action libérale nationaleAction libérale nationale
The Action libérale nationale was a short-lived provincial political party in Quebec, Canada. It was founded during the Great Depression and led by Paul Gouin. The ALN played an important role in the foundation of the Union Nationale.-Origin and beliefs:The party was created in 1934 by...
MLAs on June 20, 1936. Conservative leader Maurice Duplessis was chosen leader of this new party.
Duplessis led the party until his death on September 7, 1959. On September 10 the caucus elected Paul Sauvé
Paul Sauvé
Joseph-Mignault-Paul Sauvé was a Quebec lawyer, World War II veteran and politician. He was the first Quebec Premier to be born in the 20th century.-Life:...
as leader and became premier the following day. Sauve in turn died on January 2, 1960. Antonio Barrette
Antonio Barrette
Antonio J. Barrette was a Quebec politician born in Joliette, Quebec, Canada.-Member of the legislature:Barrette ran as a Conservative candidate in the provincial district of Joliette in the 1935 election but lost...
was elected by the caucus on January 7 as leader and became premier the next day.
Following the UN's defeat in the 1960 general election
Quebec general election, 1960
The Quebec general election of 1960 was held on June 22, 1960 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, Canada. It was one of the most significant elections in Quebec history, rivalled perhaps only by the 1976 general election...
Barette resigned as UN leader on September 15, 1960. The caucus elected Yves Prévost
Yves Prévost
Yves Prévost was a politician and lawyer in Quebec, Canada.He was first elected in 1948 for the riding of Montmorency. He served as interim leader of the Union Nationale party and leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from September 1960 to January 1961...
as interim leader the following day. He resigned on January 11, 1961 and was succeeded as interim leader by Antonio Talbot
Antonio Talbot
Antonio Talbot was a Canadian politician from Quebec. He once served as interim leader of the Union Nationale.-Background:...
.
1961 leadership convention
(Held September 23, 1961)- Daniel JOHNSON 1006
- Jean-Jacques BERTRANDJean-Jacques BertrandJean-Jacques Bertrand was the 21st Premier of Quebec, Canada, from October 2, 1968 to May 12, 1970. He led the Union Nationale party.-Member of the legislature:...
912 - Armand NADEAU 24
- Raymond MAHER 2
Yves Gabias
Yves Gabias
-Background:He was born on December 8, 1920 in Montreal and was a lawyer. He was the father of Liberal MNA André Gabias.-Member of the legislature:...
and Maurice S. Hebert withdrew before balloting.
Johnson died on September 26, 1968. Jean-Jacques Bertrand
Jean-Jacques Bertrand
Jean-Jacques Bertrand was the 21st Premier of Quebec, Canada, from October 2, 1968 to May 12, 1970. He led the Union Nationale party.-Member of the legislature:...
was chosen interim leader and premier on October 2.
1969 leadership convention
(Held June 21, 1969)- Jean-Jacques BERTRANDJean-Jacques BertrandJean-Jacques Bertrand was the 21st Premier of Quebec, Canada, from October 2, 1968 to May 12, 1970. He led the Union Nationale party.-Member of the legislature:...
1327 - Jean-Guy CARDINALJean-Guy CardinalJean-Guy Cardinal was a nationalist politician in Quebec, Canada.-Union Nationale:Cardinal was a supporter of the Union Nationale. He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec and to Daniel Johnson, Sr.'s Cabinet in 1967 and became Minister of Education.Less than a year later, Premier...
938 - André LEVEILLEAndré Léveillé-Member of the legislature:Léveillé won a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1966 in the district of Maisonneuve and was a member of the Union Nationale. He served as the government's Deputy Whip from 1966 to 1968...
22
1971 leadership convention
(Held June 19, 1971)First Ballot:
- Gabriel LOUBIERGabriel LoubierGabriel Loubier was a politician in Quebec, Canada. He served as leader of the Union Nationale party from 1971 to 1974, and as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1971 to 1973....
529 - Marcel MASSEMarcel MasseMarcel Masse, is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal MP, federal cabinet minister. Despite being a federal Progressive Conservative, Masse was aligned with Quebec separatistism Marcel Masse, (born May 27, 1936) is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal...
482 - Mario BEAULIEUMario BeaulieuMario Beaulieu was a Canadian notary, title attorney, Quebec politician and Senator.Born in Plantagenet, Ontario, the son of Henri de Montpellier Beaulieu and Berthe Lalonde, he was educated in Montreal and became a notary in 1956.He ran unsuccessfully for the National Assembly of Quebec as a...
178 - Pierre SEVIGNYPierre SévignyJoseph Pierre Albert Sévigny, PC, OC, CD, VM, ED was a Canadian soldier, author, politician, and academic. He is best known for his involvement in the Munsinger Affair....
26 - André LEVEILLEAndré Léveillé-Member of the legislature:Léveillé won a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1966 in the district of Maisonneuve and was a member of the Union Nationale. He served as the government's Deputy Whip from 1966 to 1968...
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Second Ballot (Sevigny and Leveille eliminated):
- Gabriel LOUBIERGabriel LoubierGabriel Loubier was a politician in Quebec, Canada. He served as leader of the Union Nationale party from 1971 to 1974, and as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1971 to 1973....
568 - Marcel MASSEMarcel MasseMarcel Masse, is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal MP, federal cabinet minister. Despite being a federal Progressive Conservative, Masse was aligned with Quebec separatistism Marcel Masse, (born May 27, 1936) is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal...
544 - Mario BEAULIEUMario BeaulieuMario Beaulieu was a Canadian notary, title attorney, Quebec politician and Senator.Born in Plantagenet, Ontario, the son of Henri de Montpellier Beaulieu and Berthe Lalonde, he was educated in Montreal and became a notary in 1956.He ran unsuccessfully for the National Assembly of Quebec as a...
99
Third Ballot (Beaulieu eliminated):
- Gabriel LOUBIERGabriel LoubierGabriel Loubier was a politician in Quebec, Canada. He served as leader of the Union Nationale party from 1971 to 1974, and as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1971 to 1973....
607 - Marcel MASSEMarcel MasseMarcel Masse, is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal MP, federal cabinet minister. Despite being a federal Progressive Conservative, Masse was aligned with Quebec separatistism Marcel Masse, (born May 27, 1936) is a Canadian politician. He served as a Quebec MLA, federal...
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Loubier resigned on March 30, 1974. Maurice Bellemare
Maurice Bellemare
Maurice Bellemare, OC was a politician in Quebec, Canada. He was known as Le Vieux Lion de la Politique Québécoise because of his colourful style and his many years of public office...
was chosen interim leader by the executive.
1976 leadership convention
(Held May 22, 1976)- Rodrigue BIRONRodrigue BironRodrigue Biron is a politician in Quebec, Canada. He was leader of the Union Nationale political party from 1976 to 1980, when he joined the Parti Québécois.-Background:...
764 - Jacques TETREAULTJacques TétreaultJacques Tétreault was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1993. His background was in law....
270 - Gerard NEPVEU 126
- Jean-Guy LEBOEUF 106
- William SHAW 60
Biron resigned on March 3, 1980. Michel Le Moignan
Michel Le Moignan
Michel Le Moignan was a Catholic priest and a Canadian politician from Quebec.-Political career:...
was chosen interim leader.
1982 leadership convention
(Held October 24, 1982)- Jean-Marc BELIVEAU acc.