Ontario general election, 1902
Ontario general election, 1902
![Ontario](../I/m/Flag_of_Ontario.svg.png)
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98 seats in the 10th Legislative Assembly of Ontario 50 seats were needed for a majority |
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First party |
Second party |
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Leader |
George William Ross |
James P. Whitney |
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Party |
Liberal |
Conservative |
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Leader since |
1899 |
1896 |
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Leader's seat |
Middlesex West |
Dundas |
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Last election |
51 |
42 |
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Seats won |
50 |
48 |
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Seat change |
-1 |
+6 |
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The Ontario general election, 1902 was the tenth general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on May 29, 1902, to elect the 98 Members of the 10th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").
The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Sir George William Ross, formed the government for a ninth consecutive term, although with only a very slim, two-seat majority in the Legislature.
The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Sir James P. Whitney formed the official opposition.
Notable candidates
![](../I/m/Margaret_Haile.JPG)
Margaret Haile
Margaret Haile, a Canadian Socialist League candidate in Toronto North, made history as the first woman ever to run for political office in Canada.[1]
Results
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Party |
Leader |
1898 |
Elected |
% change |
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Liberal |
George William Ross |
51 |
50 |
-2.0% |
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Conservative |
James P. Whitney |
42 |
48 |
+14.3% |
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Conservative Independent |
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1 |
- |
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Total Seats |
94 |
98 |
+4.3% |
See also
References