1893 Prince Edward Island general election

The 1893 Prince Edward Island general election was held in the Canadian Province of Prince Edward Island on 13 December 1893.[1] This was the first general election of Prince Edward Island won by the Liberal Party.

Each district elected two members. One of the two members from each constituency is styled a Councillor, and the other an Assemblyman. Assemblymen were elected by all resident males over the age of 21. Councillors were elected by property-owners.[2]

In electoral contests Councillor candidates run against Councillor candidates; Assemblyman candidates against Assemblyman candidates.[3]

Prince Edward Island general election, 1893[1]
Name Seats
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party 23
Prince Edward Island Conservative Party 7

References
  1. "Historical Election Dates". Prince Edward Island Elections. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  2. Bolger, Canada's Smallest Province, p. 293
  3. "Canadian Parliamentary Review - Article".
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