1897 Newfoundland general election

1897 Newfoundland general election
October 28, 1897
36 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
19 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader James Winter William Whiteway
Party Conservative Liberal
Leader since 1897 1885
Leader's seat Burin Harbour Grace
Ran in Trinity Bay (lost)
Last election 12 23
Seats won 23 13
Seat change 11 10
Popular vote 47,581 36,062
Percentage 55.89% 42.36%
Swing 10.30% 8.32%
Premier before election

William Whiteway
Liberal

 Premier after election

James Winter
Conservative

The 1897 Newfoundland general election was held on October 28, 1897 to elect members of the 18th General Assembly of Newfoundland. The Conservative Party led by James Spearman Winter formed the government. On February 15, 1900, the government was defeated following a vote on a motion of no confidence which was supported by the Liberals and several Tories.

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