The 1881 Quebec general election was held on December 2, 1881, to elect members of the 5th Legislative Assembly for the province of Quebec, Canada. The Quebec Conservative Party, led by Premier Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau, defeated the Quebec Liberal Party, led by Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière.
The turnout was 44.53%.
Results
PartyParty Leader# ofcandidatesSeatsPopular Vote1878Elected% Change#%% Change Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau 32 49 +53.1% 49,152 50.38% +0.9% Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière 31 15 -51.6% 38 020 38.97% -8.5% Independent Conservative 2 1 -50.0% 10 387 10.65% +7.6% Other - - - Total 65 65 - 100%
See also List of Quebec premiers Politics of Quebec Timeline of Quebec history List of Quebec political parties 5th Legislative Assembly of Quebec
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