Ontario general election, 1871
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The Ontario general election of 1871 was the second general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on March 21, 1871, to elect the 82 Members of the 2nd Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").
The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Edward Blake, won a slim majority of the seats, and formed the government.
The Ontario Conservative Party, led by John Sandfield Macdonald, served as the official opposition.
[edit] Results
| Party | Leader | 1867 | Elected | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Edward Blake | 41 | 43 | +4.9% | |
| Conservative | John Sandfield Macdonald | 41 | 38 | -7.3% | |
| Conservative - Liberal | - | 1 | |||
| Total Seats | 82 | 82 | - | ||
[edit] See also
- Politics of Ontario
- List of Ontario political parties
- Premier of Ontario
- Leader of the Opposition (Ontario)
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