1872 1871 50 34 | 43 38 Start date January 18, 1875 | |
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Winner Oliver Mowat | ||
The Ontario general election of 1875 was the third general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on January 18, 1875, to elect the 88 Members of the 3rd Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").
The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, increased its majority in the Legislature for its second term in government.
The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Matthew Crooks Cameron lost four of its seats.
Results
This was the first election in which paper ballots were used. Previously, votes were cast by public declaration.
References
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