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Ford wins PC leadership

Announcement comes after hours of delay, recount at party leadership convention
Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor
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Doug Ford spoke to supporters during a rally at the Water Tower Inn during the PC leadership campaign. James Hopkin/SooToday

Doug Ford, former Toronto city councillor, has been officially announced as the Ontario Progressive Conservative party’s new leader.

The announcement came late Saturday after party officials told party members, gathered at their leadership convention in Markham, Ontario, a recount of the leadership vote would be necessary.

Ford defeated former MPP Christine Elliott by a slim, 153-vote margin.

Other candidates included Caroline Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen.

Results from the vote were expected by 3 p.m. Saturday, but that was pushed back to 5 p.m. before party officials stated a recount was being carried out after 7 p.m.

Sault MPP Ross Romano, who had thrown his support behind Christine Elliott, was not immediately available for comment.

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Darren Taylor

About the Author: Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He regularly covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism, Darren has worked in the media since 1996.
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