The 2001

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leadership election took place November 3, 2001 when

Frank de Jong Frank de Jong (born October 16, 1955) is a Canadian politician, environmentalist, and elementary school teacher. He joined the Green Party of Ontario in 1987 and became the party's first official leader in 1993 – a position he held until Novem ...

's leadership was challenged by GPO deputy leader

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. De Jong, who had led the GPO since 1993, received 271 votes and defeated Greenwood-Speers."K-W woman loses bid for leadership of Greens", ''The Record'', November 5, 2001

Candidates

, elementary school teacher and GPO leader since 1993 *

, registered nurse, GPO deputy leader

References

External links

Green Party of Ontario website
{{GPC 2001 elections in Canada Ontario, 2001 2001 in Ontario

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November 2001 events in Canada Green Party of Ontario leadership election