1887 Canadian federal election

The 1887 Canadian federal election was held on February 22, 1887, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 6th Parliament of Canada.

1887 Canadian federal election
February 22, 1887
215 seats in the House of Commons
108 seats needed for a majority
Turnout70.1% (0.2pp)
  First party Second party
 
Leader John A. Macdonald Edward Blake
Party Conservative Liberal
Leader since 1867 1880
Leader's seat Kingston Durham West
Last election 133 seats, 40.4% 73 seats, 31.1%
Seats won 123 79
Seat change 10 6
Popular vote 343,805 312,736
Percentage 47.4% 43.1%
Swing 7.0% 12.0%
1887 Canadian electoral map
The Canadian parliament after the 1887 election
Prime Minister before election

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

 Prime Minister after election

John A. Macdonald
Conservative

The Conservative Party of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald retained power, defeating the Liberal Party of Edward Blake.

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