Ontario general election, 1886

The Ontario general election, 1886 was the sixth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on December 28, 1886, to elect the 90 Members of the 6th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").

The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, won a fifth consecutive term in government and an increased majority in the Legislature.

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by William Ralph Meredith lost five of its seats.

Results

  Party Leader 1883 Elected % change
     Liberal Oliver Mowat 48 57 +18.8%
     Conservative William Ralph Meredith 37 32 -13.5%
     Independent   1 1 -
     Liberal - Independent   2 -  
Total Seats 88 90 +2.3%

See also