1979 Newfoundland general election

The 1979 Newfoundland general election was held on June 18, 1979 to elect members of the 38th General Assembly of Newfoundland. It was won by the Progressive Conservative party.

1979 Newfoundland general election
September 18, 1979
52 seats to the 38th General Assembly of Newfoundland
27 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
PC
NDP
Leader Brian Peckford Donald Jamieson John Greene
Party Progressive Conservative Liberal New Democratic
Leader since March 26, 1979 1979 1977
Leader's seat Green Bay Bellevue Ran in St. John's West
(lost)
Last election 30 seats, 45.54% 16 seats, 37.09% 0 seats, 4.35%
Seats won 33 19 0
Seat change 3 3
Popular vote 119,151 95,943 18,507
Percentage 50.25% 40.46% 7.80%
Swing 4.71pp 3.37pp 3.45pp
Premier before election

Brian Peckford
Progressive Conservative

 Premier after election

Brian Peckford
Progressive Conservative

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