1879 Prince Edward Island general election

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The 1879 Prince Edward Island election was held on 4 February 1879 to elect members of the House of Assembly of the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was won by the Conservative party.

 PartyLeader 1876 Seats wonPopular vote(%)
  Conservative William Wilfred Sullivan 1524
  Liberal Louis Henry Davies 76
Totals3030

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