- Ontario general election, 1902
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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.
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Notable candidates
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
Party Leader 1898 Elected % change Liberal George William Ross 51 50 -2.0% Conservative James P. Whitney 42 48 +14.3% Conservative Independent 1 - * Total Seats 94 98 +4.3% See also
- Politics of Ontario
- List of Ontario political parties
- Premier of Ontario
- Leader of the Opposition (Ontario)
References
- ^ Janice Newton, The feminist challenge to the Canadian Left, 1900-1918.
Elections and referendums in Ontario General elections Referendums Categories:- 1902 elections in Canada
- General elections in Ontario
- Canadian election stubs
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