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Canadian federal election, 1887

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February 22, 1887
  
1891 →

133 seats, 40.4%
  
73 seats, 31.1%

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Canadian federal election, 1887

The Canadian federal election of 1887 was held on February 22, 1887, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 6th Parliament of Canada.

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The Conservative Party of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald retained power, defeating the Liberal Party of Edward Blake. Voter turn-out: 70.1%

National results

Note:

* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.

Acclamations:

The following Members of Parliament were elected by acclamation:

  • British Columbia: 1 Conservative
  • Manitoba: 1 Liberal-Conservative
  • Quebec: 1 Conservative, 3 Liberals
  • Vote and seat summaries

    xx – less than 0.05% of the popular vote

    References

    Canadian federal election, 1887 Wikipedia