1886 Prince Edward Island general election

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The 1886 Prince Edward Island election was held on 30 June 1886 to elect members of the House of Assembly of the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was won by the Conservative party.

 PartyLeader 1882 Seats won% changePopular vote(%)
  Conservative William Wilfred Sullivan 2118-14%
  Liberal 912+33%
Totals3030

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