1929 Ontario general election

The 1929 Ontario general election was the 18th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on October 30, 1929, to elect the 112 Members of the 18th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").[1]

1929 Ontario general election

October 30, 1929
112 seats in the 18th Legislative Assembly of Ontario 57 seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   LIB Leader George Howard Ferguson W.E.N. Sinclair Party Conservative Liberal Leader since December 2, 1920 1923 Leader's seat Grenville Ontario South Last election 72 15 Seats won 90 13 Seat change 18 2 Percentage 58.8% 32.8% Swing 1.2% 8.2%   Third party Fourth party   Leader John Giles Lethbridge Leslie Oke Party Progressive United Farmers Leader since 1927 - Leader's seat Middlesex West (lost re-election) Lambton East (lost re-election) Last election 10 3 Seats won 4 1 Seat change 6 2 Percentage 3.4% 1.3% Swing 3.8% -
Premier before election George H. Ferguson Conservative Premier after election George H. Ferguson Conservative

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by George Howard Ferguson, was elected for a third consecutive term in government with an increased majority in the Legislature.

The Ontario Liberal Party, led by W.E.N. Sinclair, lost one seat, but continued to form the official opposition.

Conservative gains came at the expense of the Progressive Party and the United Farmers of Ontario.

Earl Hutchinson of Kenora is the sole Labour MLA elected.