2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Election

Details

Following our membership’s decision to move to a direct voting system in March, the Ontario Liberal Party is excited to share details of what will be our most inclusive and accessible leadership process – ever.

• Party members will cast ranked ballots on Saturday, November 25, 2023 and Sunday, November 26, 2023.

• Voting will be available in-person for almost all constituency associations, student clubs, and women’s clubs, with a small number voting by mail.

• Ballot counting and the announcement of round-by-round results will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with the OLP’s new leader announced the same day.

• The candidate registration deadline is Tuesday, September 5, 2023 with an entry fee of $100,000. Plus a refundable $25,000 deposit.

• The final date to join the Ontario Liberal Party, as a member of a constituency association or women’s club, and be eligible to vote in the leadership election, is Monday, September 11, 2023.

• The final date to join the Ontario Liberal Party, as a member of a student club, and be eligible to vote in the leadership election, is Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

• During the leadership election, the Party will also host at least five debates around the province. Dates and locations for these debates will be announced at a later date.