1859 Newfoundland general election

1859 Newfoundland general election

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30 seats of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader John Kent Hugh Hoyles Party Liberal Conservative Last election 16 seats 14 seats Seats won 18 12 Seat change 2 2
Premier before election John Kent Liberal Premier after election John Kent Liberal

The 1859 Newfoundland general election was held in 1859 to elect members of the 7th General Assembly of Newfoundland in Newfoundland Colony. 18 Liberals and 12 Conservatives were elected. The Liberal Party led by John Kent formed the government.