1962 Newfoundland general election

The 1962 Newfoundland general election was held on 19 November 1962 to elect members of the 33rd General Assembly of Newfoundland. It was won by the Liberal party.

1962 Newfoundland general election

November 19, 1962

42 seats of the Newfoundland House of Assembly
22 seats were needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
PC
Leader Joey Smallwood James Greene
Party Liberal Progressive Conservative
Leader since 1949 1959
Last election 31 3
Seats won 34 7
Seat change 3 4
Popular vote 72,319 45,055
Percentage 58.7% 36.6%
Swing 0.7pp 11.3pp

Premier before election

Joey Smallwood
Liberal

Premier after election

Joey Smallwood
Liberal

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