Ontario general election, 1898

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The Ontario general election, 1898 was the ninth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on March 1, 1898, to elect the 94 Members of the Legislative Assembly ("MLAs").

The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Arthur S. Hardy, won an eighth term in office with a clear majority – the Patrons of Industry and the Protestant Protective Association held no sway in this legislature.

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Sir James P. Whitney, formed the official opposition.

[edit] Results

  Party Leader 1894 Elected % change
     Liberal Arthur S. Hardy 45 51 +13.3%
     Conservative James P. Whitney 23 42 +82.6%
     Conservative Independent   * 1 *
     Liberal-Patron   12 * -100%
     Liberal-P.P.A.   1 - -100%
     ConservativeP.P.A.   6 * -100%
     Conservative-Patron   1 - -100%
     Patrons of Industry   3 - -100%
     Protestant Protective   2 - -100%
     Independent   1 - -100%
Total Seats 94 94 -

Note:

* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.

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