1878 Newfoundland general election

The 1878 Newfoundland general election was held in 1878 to elect members of the 13th General Assembly of Newfoundland in Newfoundland Colony. The Conservative Party led by William Vallance Whiteway formed the government.

Results by party

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  Party Leader 1874 Seats won % change Popular vote (%)
  Conservative William Whiteway 17 21
  Liberal 13[1] 10
Totals 30 31

Elected members

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References

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  • Mackintosh, Charles H (1879). "The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1879". pp. 399–400. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  1. ^ As Anti-Confederates
  2. ^ Smallwood, Joseph R (1981). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. ISBN 0-920508-14-6.