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Ontario general election, 1886

The Ontario general election, 1886 was the sixth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held to elect the 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (or "MLAs").

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.

Results

  Party Leader Previous Seats won % change Liberal Oliver Mowat 48 57 +18.8% Conservative William Ralph Meredith 37 32 -13.5% Independent   1 1 -
Total Seats 88 90 +2.3%

Preceded by:
1883 election

List of Ontario general elections

Followed by:
1890 election

See also

Last updated: 06-06-2005 01:20:26
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