Canadian federal election, 1882

Canadian federal election, 1882

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211 seats in the 5th Canadian Parliament 106 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader John A. Macdonald Edward Blake Party Conservative Liberal Leader since 1867 1880 Leader's seat Carleton Durham West Last election 134 seats, 42.1% 63 seats, 33.1% Seats won 133 73 Seat change 1 10 Popular vote 208,544 160,574 Percentage 40.4% 31.1% Swing 1.7% 2.0%
Prime Minister before election John A. Macdonald Conservative Prime Minister-designate John A. Macdonald Conservative

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

The Canadian federal election of 1882 was held on June 20, 1882, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons 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. Voter turn-out: 70.3%

Acclamations:

The following Members of Parliament were elected by acclamation;

xx – less than 0.05% of the popular vote

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