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30 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1873 Newfoundland general election was held in November 1873 to elect members of the 11th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Colony of Newfoundland. The Anti-Confederates led by Charles Fox Bennett formed the government; a "new" Conservative party led by Frederick Carter formed the opposition.
Party | Leader | 1869 | Seats won | % change | Popular vote | (%) | |
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Anti-Confederation | Charles Fox Bennett | 21 | 17 | ||||
Conservative | Frederick Carter | 9 | 13 | ||||
Totals | 30 | 30 |
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