1919 Newfoundland general election

The 1919 Newfoundland general election was held on 3 November 1919 to elect members of the 24th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Dominion of Newfoundland. The Liberal Reform Party, an alliance between the Liberals led by Richard Squires and the Fishermen's Protective Union of William Coaker, formed the government. The People's Party, became the Liberal-Labour-Progressive party following the election and formed the opposition. Squires served as Newfoundland prime minister.

1919 Newfoundland general election

November 3, 1919

36 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
19 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Richard Squires Michael Cashin
Party Liberal Reform People's
Leader's seat St. John's West Ferryland
Last election 15 21
Seats won 24 12
Seat change 9 9

Prime Minister before election

Michael Cashin
People's

Prime Minister after election

Richard Squires
Liberal Reform

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