Saskatchewan general election, 1917

Saskatchewan general election, 1917

1912 ← June 26, 1917 (1917-06-26) → 1921

outgoing members ← → members

62 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 32 seats needed for a majority   First party Second party   CON Leader William Martin Wellington Willoughby Party Liberal Conservative Leader since 1916 1912 Leader's seat Regina City Moose Jaw City Last election 45 8 Seats won 51 7 Seat change +6 –1 Popular vote 106,552 68,243 Percentage 56.7% 36.3% Swing –0.3pp –5.7pp

Premier before election William Martin Liberal Premier-designate William Martin Liberal

William Martin
Liberal

William Martin
Liberal

The Saskatchewan general election of 1917 was the fourth provincial election in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was held on June 26, 1917, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

After replacing Walter Scott as leader of the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan and premier of the province, William M. Martin led the party to its fourth consecutive victory – winning all but 8 of the 59 seats in the legislature.

The Conservative Party of Wellington Bartley Willoughby continued to lose popular support.

The Non-Partisan League – forerunner of the Progressive Party of Saskatchewan – nominated candidates for the first time, although none were successful. Labour candidates also appeared for the first time.

The first Independent to sit in the Saskatchewan legislature was acclaimed this election.

An at-large service vote was held to elect three soldiers from October 3 to October 13, 1917. All service members were not affiliated, and were elected to represent Saskatchewan residents stationed in France, Belgium and Great Britain.

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