The party’s leadership election organizing committee released the rules for the contest on Friday. Candidates will need to pay a total of $115,000 to appear on the ballot, including a $5,000 application fee. That’s in addition to a $20,000 refundable “compliance deposit,” with fines of up to $75,000 if candidates break the rules. It marks a significantly higher cost of entry compared to the party’s last leadership race in 2023, which required $20,000 in fees, plus a $5,000 compliance deposit. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.