1859 Newfoundland general election

The 1859 Newfoundland general election was held in 1859 to elect members of the 7th General Assembly of Newfoundland in Newfoundland Colony. 18 Liberals and 12 Conservatives were elected. The Liberal Party led by John Kent formed the government.

1859 Newfoundland general election
1859
30 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader John Kent Hugh Hoyles
Party Liberal Conservative
Last election 16 seats 14 seats
Seats won 18 12
Seat change 2 2
Prime Minister before election

John Kent
Liberal

 Prime Minister after election

John Kent
Liberal

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