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Ontario general election, 1937

The Ontario general election, 1937 was the twentieth 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 Mitchell Hepburn, was re-elected for a second term in government, with a slightly reduced majority in the Legislature.

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by William Earl Rowe, was able to win six additional seats, and continued to form the official opposition.

Meanwhile, the fledgling Co-operative Commonwealth Federation lost their sole MPP, Sam Lawrence.


Results

  Party Leader Previous Seats won % change Liberal Mitchell Hepburn 65 63 -3.1% Conservative William Earl Rowe 17 23 +35.3% Liberal-Progressive   4 2 -50.0% United Farmers   1 1 - Co-operative Commonwealth   1 - -100% Liberal Independent   - 1  
Total Seats 90 90 -

Preceded by:
1934 election

List of Ontario general elections

Followed by:
1943 election

See also

Last updated: 06-06-2005 01:19:53
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