1882 Canadian federal election

1882 Canadian federal election

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211 seats in the House of Commons
106 seats needed for a majority
Turnout70.3%[1] (Increase1.2pp)
  First party Second party
 
Leader John A. Macdonald Edward Blake
Party Conservative Liberal
Leader since 1867 1880
Leader's seat Carleton[a] Durham West
Last election 134 seats, 42.1% 63 seats, 33.1%
Seats won 133 73
Seat change Decrease1 Increase10
Popular vote 208,544 160,574
Percentage 40.4% 31.1%
Swing Decrease1.7% Decrease2.0%

1882 Canadian electoral map

The Canadian parliament after the 1882 election

Prime Minister before election

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

Prime Minister after election

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

The 1882 Canadian federal election was held on June 20, 1882, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 5th Parliament of Canada.

Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald's Conservatives and Liberal-Conservatives retained power, defeating the Liberal Party of Edward Blake.

  1. ^ "Voter Turnout at Federal Elections and Referendums". Elections Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2019.


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