Ontario general election, 1879
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Ontario general election, 1879 was the fourth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on June 5, 1879, to elect the 88 Members of the Legislative Assembly ("MLAs").
The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, won a third term in government with a larger majority in the Legislature.
The Ontario Conservative Party, led by William Ralph Meredith, continued to lose seats.
[edit] Results
| Party | Leader | 1875 | Elected | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Oliver Mowat | 50 | 57 | +14.0% | |
| Conservative | William Ralph Meredith | 34 | 29 | -14.7% | |
| Liberal-Conservative | 1 | - | - | ||
| Conservative Independent | 2 | 2 | - | ||
| Liberal - Independent | 1 | - | - | ||
| Total Seats | 88 | 88 | - | ||
| Preceded by 1875 election |
List of Ontario general elections | Succeeded by 1883 election |
[edit] See also
- Politics of Ontario
- List of Ontario political parties
- Premier of Ontario
- Leader of the Opposition (Ontario)
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