| Party: | New Brunswick Liberal Association |
| Year: | 1985 |
| Date: | May 4, 1985 |
| Location: | Moncton |
| Winner: | Frank McKenna |
| Ballots: | 1 |
| Replaces: | Doug Young |
| Numcands: | 2 |
The New Brunswick Liberal Association held a leadership election in 1985 to replace former leader Doug Young, the elected leader would face four-term premier Richard Hatfield in an election expected in 1986. Frank McKenna defeated legislative veteran Ray Frenette, who had served as the party's interim leader until early 1985.[1]
| 1985 Liberal leadership convention results May 4, 1985 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Frank McKenna | 1,901 | 69.2 | |
| Ray Frenette | 847 | 31.8 | |