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Ontario general election, 1929

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72
  
15

+18
  
-2

+1.2%
  
+8.2%

Start date
  
October 30, 1929

90
  
13

58.8%
  
32.8%

1927
  
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Ontario general election, 1929

Winner
  
Howard Ferguson

The Ontario general election, 1929 was the 18th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on October 30, 1929, to elect the 112 Members of the 18th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by George Howard Ferguson, was elected for a third consecutive term in government with an increased majority in the Legislature.

The Ontario Liberal Party, led by W.E.N. Sinclair, lost one seat, but continued to form the official opposition.

Conservative gains came at the expense of the Progressive Party and the United Farmers of Ontario.

Earl Hutchinson of Kenora is the sole Labour MLA elected.

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Ontario general election, 1929 Wikipedia