1943 United Australia Party leadership election

The United Australia Party (UAP) held a leadership election on 22 September 1943, following the resignation of Billy Hughes. Robert Menzies, the party's leader from 1939 to 1941, was elected as his replacement, defeating three other candidates – Thomas White, Allan McDonald, and Percy Spender.

United Australia Party
leadership election, 1943
22 September 1943
 
Candidate Robert Menzies Thomas White
First Ballot 13? Uncertain
Second Ballot 14? 7?
Seat Kooyong (VIC) Balaclava (VIC)
 
Candidate Allan McDonald Percy Spender
First Ballot Uncertain Uncertain
Second Ballot 5? Eliminated
Seat Corangamite (VIC) Warringah (NSW)
Leader before election

Billy Hughes

 Elected Leader

Robert Menzies

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