September 01 1959 (PE)
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| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Election Date | 1959-09-01 |
| Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Federal Jurisdiction | ❌ |
| Provincial Jurisdiction | ✅ |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| By-Election | ❌ |
Primary Sources
Summary
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Invalid Ballots | 0 |
| Invalid Votes | 0 |
| Total Electors | 0 |
| Turnout Rate | 0 |
| Valid Ballots | 86,059 |
| Valid Votes | 86,059 |
Notes
- Sources: Prince Edward Island Historical Review of Provincial Election Results: 1900 to 26 February 2001. Elections Prince Edward Island. Muddling Through: the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly A paper prepared for the Canadian Study of Parliament Group by Wayne MacKinnon. http://www.studyparliament.ca/English/pdf/PEI-MacKinnon.pdf
- Franchise: Fifteen members of the Assembly elected by male property owners as Councillors, and the other one-half by all male residents over the age of 21 as Assemblymen. Elected to 15 dual-member ridings, five in each county.
Results
| Party | Candidates | Seats Contested | Seats % | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island | 30 | 8 | 26.67% | 49.05% |
| Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island | 30 | 22 | 73.33% | 50.95% |