| Date | October 22, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Convention | Aitken Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Resigning leader | David Alward |
| Won by | Blaine Higgs |
| Ballots | 3 |
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick held a leadership election on October 22, 2016, as a result of the resignation of David Alward on September 23, 2014, following his government's defeat in the 2014 provincial election. The Conservatives last had a leadership election in 2008.