He became the first leader of the Ontario CCF in 1942 and took it to within five seats of victory with 34 seats and 32% of the vote in the election of 1943 that elected a Conservative minority government under George Drew.
He became the first leader of the Ontario CCF in 1942. He took it to within five seats of victory with 34 seats. He took it to within five seats of victory with 32% of the vote in the election of 1943. This 32% of the vote in the election of 1943 elected a Conservative minority government under George Drew.