The 1861 Newfoundland general election was held in 1861 to elect members of the 8th General Assembly of Newfoundland in Newfoundland Colony. 14 Conservatives and 12 Liberals were elected. The results in Harbour Grace and Harbour Main electoral districts were set aside following violence at the polls; members were elected in subsequent by-elections.[1] The Liberal Party led by John Kent was defeated by the Conservatives led by Hugh Hoyles; Ambrose Shea replaced Kent as party leader.

Results by party

  Party Leader 1859 Seats won % change Popular vote (%)
Conservative Hugh Hoyles 12 15
Liberal John Kent 18 13
Vacant - 2
Totals 30 30

Elected members

References

  1. ^ "The Election Riots of 1861". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
  2. ^ "Journal of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland : anno vigession quinto Victoriæ Reginæ ... second session of the eighth General Assembly". 1862. p. 8. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
  3. ^ "Journal of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland : anno vigessimo (sic) quarto Victoriæ Reginæ ... first session of the eighth General Assembly". 1861. p. 90. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
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