Progressive Conservative Party of Gristol-Serkonos
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Progressive Conservative Party of Gristol-Serkonos | |
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| Abbreviation | PC PCGS |
| Leader | Kaniehtí:io Fox |
| Chairperson | Kellan Martell |
| Founded | July 22, 1921 |
| Ideology | Conservatism Economic liberalism Fiscal conservatism Gristo-Serkonan Unionism |
| Political position | Centre-right to Right-wing |
| Council of the State | 101 / 180
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| Council of Representatives | 451 / 810
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The Progressive Conservative Party of Gristol-Serkonos is a political party in Gristol-Serkonos. It is one of two dominant parties in the country, alternating with the Social Democratic Party since the late 1950's. It is positioned at the centre-right to the right-wing of the Gristo-Serkonan political spectrum, with the Social Democratic Party positioned centre to centre-left. Like their Social Democratic rivals, the party is defined as a "big tent", welcoming a broad variety of members. The party is led by Kaniehtí:io Fox, who currently serves as the Chancellor of Gristol-Serkonos.
Formed in the early 1920's, the Progressive Conservatives participated in numerous National Coalition-led governments as a minor partner. In the 1953, the resulting snap elections of that year propelled the first Progressive Conservative government of Adrian Thorne and remained in office until 1967. Another Progressive Conservative government was elected after the results of the 1979 election, with Mark Hawthorn becoming Chancellor. Hawthorn served from 1979 to 1980, when he was defeated by the Social Democrats after the 1980 federal election. In 1984, the Progressive Conservatives won with Brian Kariwase becoming Chancellor. Kariwase served as Chancellor from 1984 to 1993, and his government was marked by free trade agreements and economic liberalization.
The party would continue to be the Official Opposition until the 2019 election when they finally won their majority government.
History
Electoral Results
| Election | Leader | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
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| 1950 | Adrian Thorne | 360 / 810
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 219
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1
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Minority |
| 1953 | Minority | ||||
| 1956 | Minority | ||||
| 1959 | Minority | ||||
| 1962 | Majority | ||||
| 1965 | Majority | ||||
| 1968 | Majority |