1873 Newfoundland general election

The 1873 Newfoundland general election was held in November 1873 to elect members of the 11th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Colony of Newfoundland. The Anti-Confederates led by Charles Fox Bennett formed the government; a "new" Conservative party led by Frederick Carter formed the opposition.

1873 Newfoundland general election
November 1873
30 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Charles Fox Bennett Frederick Carter
Party Anti-Confederation Conservative
Leader's seat Placentia–St. Mary's Twillingate–Fogo
Last election 21 9
Seats won 17 13
Seat change 4 4
Prime Minister before election

Charles Fox Bennett
Anti-Confederation

 Prime Minister after election

Charles Fox Bennett
Anti-Confederation

Results by party
  Party Leader 1869 Seats won % change Popular vote (%)
Anti-Confederation Charles Fox Bennett 21 17
Conservative Frederick Carter 9 13
Totals 30 30

Elected members

Notes:

  • Frederick Carter was elected in Twillingate and Fogo and Harbour Grace, choosing to resign from Harbour Grace.

References
  • Smallwood, Joseph R (1981). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. v. 1. ISBN 0-920508-14-6.
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