1855 Newfoundland general election

1855 Newfoundland general election
May 7, 1855
30 seats of the Newfoundland House of Assembly
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Philip Little Hugh Hoyles
Party Liberal Conservative
Leader since 1855 1855
Leader's seat St. John's West Fortune Bay
Last election 9 6
Seats won 18 12
Seat change 9 6
Popular vote 482 287
Percentage 62.68% 37.32%
Swing 1.25% 1.25%
Premier before election

Position established

 Premier after election

Philip Little
Liberal

The 1855 Newfoundland general election was held on May 7, 1855 to elect members of the 6th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Newfoundland Colony. This was the first election after responsible government was introduced in Newfoundland. The Liberal Party, now led by Philip Francis Little, formed the government. The opposition was formed by the Conservative Party led by Hugh Hoyles.

Districts ranged in size from 1 to 3 members, and the election system used in each was either first past the post or block voting.


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