1966 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election

Liberal Party of Australia
leadership election, 1966

← 1943 (UAP) 20 January 1966 1968 →

Candidate Harold Holt First ballot Unopposed Seat Higgins (Vic.)

Leader before election Robert Menzies Elected Leader Harold Holt

The Liberal Party of Australia held a leadership ballot on 20 January 1966, following the resignation of Robert Menzies. Incumbent deputy leader Harold Holt was elected unopposed as his successor, and was sworn in as prime minister on 26 January. William McMahon defeated Paul Hasluck in the ballot to replace Holt as deputy leader.