1893 Prince Edward Island general election
Canadian provincial election
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The 1893 Prince Edward Island general election was held in the Canadian Province of Prince Edward Island on 13 December 1893 to elect members of the newly amalgamated Legislative Assembly.[1] This was the first general election of Prince Edward Island won by the Liberal Party.
Each district elected two members. One of the two members from each constituency was styled a Councillor, and the other an Assemblyman. Assemblymen were elected by all resident males over the age of 21. Councillors were elected by property-owners.[2]
In electoral contests Councillor candidates ran against Councillor candidates; Assemblyman candidates against Assemblyman candidates.[3]
| Name | Seats |
|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island Liberal Party | 22 |
| Prince Edward Island Conservative Party | 8 |