Saskatchewan general election, 1908

Saskatchewan general election, 1908

August 14, 1908 (1908-08-14)

41 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 21 seats needed for a majority   First party Second party   Leader Thomas Walter Scott Frederick W. A. G. Haultain Party Liberal Provincial Rights Leader since August 16, 1905 August 23, 1905 Leader's seat Swift Current South Qu'Appelle Last election 16 9 Seats won 27 14 Seat change +9 +5 Popular vote 29,807 28,099 Percentage 50.8% 47.9% Swing –1.5pp +0.4pp

Premier before election Thomas Walter Scott Liberal Premier-designate Thomas Walter Scott Liberal

The Saskatchewan general election of 1908 was the second provincial election in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was held on August 14, 1908 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Premier Walter Scott and his Liberal Party were re-elected for a second term, defeating the Provincial Rights Party of Frederick W. A. G. Haultain.

Note:

1. William Turgeon ran in two ridings, in Duck Lake he won and in Prince Albert City where he lost.

Members of the Legislative Assembly elected

For complete electoral history, see individual districts

References

• Saskatchewan Archives Board – Election Results By Electoral Division
• Elections Saskatchewan - Provincial Vote Summaries

See also

• List of Saskatchewan political parties

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