One person appears to have a big lead in the non-binding poll put out by the Conservative Party's local riding association for Sault Ste. Marie - Algoma.
After 520 of the roughly 1,400 members participated in the poll, preliminary results sent to SooToday by the electoral district association show that Cameron Ross has 51.2 per cent of the vote.
In second is Michael Gassi with 21.2 per cent of the vote.
Chris Patrie is third with 17.3 per cent and Sonny Spina is last with 10.4 per cent of the vote.
The emailed poll, which was leaked to SooToday on Tuesday, says the Conservative Party could appoint a candidate without a vote from local members.
“In the opinion of the local Conservative Board, an election may be called without enough time for the local association to implement a standard Candidate Selection Meeting,” the email said.
“In this case, the Conservative Party may appoint a Candidate without a Candidate Selection Meeting. We are soliciting your opinion about the contestants; in the event this occurs.”
Members have until Friday, March 21 at noon to respond to the poll, although the email said the results are "not binding" on the Conservative Party.