1976 Liberal Party (UK) leadership election 1976 Liberal Party (UK) leadership election The 1976 Liberal Party (UK) leadership election was called following the resignation of Jeremy Thorpe in the wake of allegations which would eventually lead to Mr. Thorpe's trial and acquittal for conspiracy to murder in 1979. 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
British Columbia Liberal Party leadership election, 2018 Subsequently endorsed: Mike de Jong<br> Reason: Bernier withdrew citing an inability to amass support in the Lower Mainland. Supported de Jong based on de Jong's experience. Lucy Sager is a businesswoman who lives in Terrace.<br> Date candidacy declared: September 20, 2017<br> Campaign website: Official Website<br> Date withdrawn: November 2, 2017<br> Subsequently endorsed: Dianne Watts<br> Reason: Sager withdrew citing her belief that Watts would give the best chance to defeat the NDP. British Columbia Liberal Party leadership election, 2018 A British Columbia Liberal Party leadership election was held on February 3, 2018, due to the resignation of Christy Clark as Liberal