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Rhinoceros Party of Canada candidates, 1980 Canadian federal election

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The Rhinoceros Party of Canada fielded several candidates in the 1980 federal election, none of whom were elected.

Vicki Butterfield (Broadview—Greenwood)

Butterfield, wife of noted computer expert Jim Butterfield, ran a low-profile campaign. The Rhinoceros Party announced that she was "following the lead of another, more prominent candidate, and is hiding from the public". This was likely a reference to Liberal leader Pierre Trudeau. She received 196 votes (0.61%), finishing fourth against New Democratic Party incumbent Bob Rae.

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Rhinoceros Party of Canada candidates, 1980 Canadian federal election Wikipedia