Newfoundland general election, 1928

The 28th Newfoundland general election was held on 2 June 1928 to elect members of the 27th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Dominion of Newfoundland. The Liberal Party led by Richard Squires defeated the Conservative Party led by Frederick C. Alderdice and formed the government with the support of Fishermen's Protective Union members. Legislation had been introduced so that persons named to the Executive Council were no longer required to run for reelection. Helena E. Squires, elected in an 1930 by-election, became the first woman elected to the Newfoundland assembly.

In April 1925, women over the age of 25 had been granted the right to vote; in the 1928 general election, 90 per cent of women eligible to vote cast a ballot.[1]

Results by party

  Party Leader 1924 Seats won % change Popular vote (%)
     Liberal Sir Richard Squires 10* 19
  Fishermen's Protective Union J. H. Scammell 9
     Liberal-Conservative Progressive Party Frederick C. Alderdice 25 12
     Other 1 0
Totals 36 40

* As Liberal-Progressives

Elected members

(Fishermen's Protective Union MHAs are listed as Liberals)

References

  1. ↑ "Women's Suffrage". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University.
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