The 1997 Bloc Québécois leadership election was the leadership election that picked the new leader to replace Michel Gauthier as leader. The leadership election was conducted by a one member, one vote (OMOV) process involving all party members. Voters were asked to list their first, second and third choices on the ballot. Bloc MP Gilles Duceppe won the leadership election.
Timeline February 17, 1996: Michel Gauthier became leader of the Bloc Québécois. March 15, 1997: Gilles Duceppe won the leadership election on the 2nd ballot.
Candidates Name Riding Notes SourceGilles DuceppeLaurier—Sainte-MarieBecame the first elected Bloc Québécois member of Parliament by winning a 1990 by-election in Laurier—Sainte-MarieYves DuhaimeMNA for Saint-Maurice (1976–1985)Rodrigue BironMNA for Lotbinière (1976–1985) and leader of Union nationale (1976–1980)Francine LalondeMercierMember of Parliament for Mercier (1993–2004) and for la Pointe-de-l'Île (2004–2011). Joined the Bloc Québécois on October 25, 1993Daniel TurpPierrette VenneSaint-HubertMember of Parliament for Saint-Hubert (1988–2004). Originally elected as a Progressive Conservative but joined the Bloc Québécois on August 12, 1991
Result + Support by Ballot Candidate 1st ballot 2nd ballot Votes cast % Votes cast % Gilles Duceppe 21,268 43.91% 25,561 52.77% Yves Duhaime 16,408 33.87% 16,408 33.87% Rodrique Biron 6,468 13.35% 6,468 13.35% Francine Lalonde 2,671 5.51% Eliminated Daniel Turp 1,081 2.23% Eliminated Pierette Venne 541 1.12% Eliminated Total 48,437 100.0% 48,437 100.0%
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