1953 Nova Scotia general election

The 1953 Nova Scotia general election was held on 26 May 1953 to elect members of the 45th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party.

1953 Nova Scotia general election
May 26, 1953
37 seats of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
19 seats needed for a majority
Turnout75.79% 1.88pp
  First party Second party Third party
 
CCF
Leader Angus Lewis Macdonald Robert Stanfield Russell Cunningham
Party Liberal Progressive Conservative Co-operative Commonwealth
Leader since August 31, 1945 November 10, 1948 1945
Leader's seat Halifax South Colchester Cape Breton East
Last election 27 8 2
Seats won 23 12 2
Seat change 4 4
Popular vote 169,894 149,973 23,700
Percentage 48.92% 43.18% 6.82%
Swing 2.05pp 3.97pp 2.78pp
Premier before election

Angus Lewis Macdonald
Liberal

 Premier after election

Angus Lewis Macdonald
Liberal

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