1914 Ontario general election

The 1914 Ontario general election was the 14th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on June 29, 1914, to elect the 111 Members of the 14th Legislative Assembly of Ontario (MLAs).[1]

1914 Ontario general election

June 29, 1914
111 seats in the 14th Legislative Assembly of Ontario 56 seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader James P. Whitney Newton Rowell Party Conservative Liberal Leader since 1896 1911 Leader's seat Dundas Oxford North Last election 83 22 Seats won 84 24 Seat change 1 2 Percentage 55.3% 38.6%
Premier before election James P. Whitney Conservative Premier after election James P. Whitney Conservative

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Sir James P. Whitney, won a fourth consecutive term in government. Whitney died three months after the election and was succeeded by William Howard Hearst.

The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Newton Wesley Rowell, formed the official opposition.

Independent Labour MLA Allan Studholme was re-elected in Hamilton East. He had held the seat since a 1906 by-election.