1859 Newfoundland general election

1859 Newfoundland general election
November 7, 1859
30 seats of the Newfoundland House of Assembly
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader John Kent Hugh Hoyles
Party Liberal Conservative
Leader since 1858 1855
Leader's seat St. John's East Fortune Bay
Ran in Burin (lost)
Last election 18 12
Seats won 18 12
Seat change 0 0
Popular vote 7,249 3,129
Percentage 69.85% 30.15%
Swing 7.17% 7.17%
Premier before election

John Kent
Liberal

Premier after election

John Kent
Liberal

The 1859 Newfoundland general election was held on November 7, 1859 to elect members of the 7th General Assembly of Newfoundland in Newfoundland Colony. 18 Liberals and 12 Conservatives were elected. The Liberal Party led by John Kent formed the government.

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