1886 Ontario general election
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The 1886 Ontario general election was the sixth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on December 28, 1886, to elect the 90 Members of the 6th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").[1] The election results were characterized a "crushing defeat for the Conservatives.[2]
Quick Facts 90 seats in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Ontario 46 seats were needed for a majority, First party ...
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The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, won a fifth consecutive term in government and an increased majority in the Legislature.
The Ontario Conservative Party, led by William Ralph Meredith lost five of its seats.
In Toronto, this and the next election (1890) were held under the Limited Vote system wherein Toronto voters had two votes for the three MPPs in their district. This allowed a degree of minority representation.[3]