The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election of 1996 was held on May 4, 1996, to elect a new leader to succeed Pat Mella.
Candidates Pat Binns, former MP for Cardigan Wes MacAleer, businessman Gary Morgan, doctor
Results First Ballot
First Ballot Candidate Votes Perc. Pat Binns128460.17% Wes MacAleer52724.70% Gary Morgan32315.13% Spoiled Ballots00.00% Totals2,134100%
References Stewart, Ian and Stewart, David K. "Conventional choices : Maritime leadership politics." University of British Columbia Press, 2007.