1939 New Brunswick general election

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Rendition of party representation in the 39th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly decided by this election.
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Liberals (29)
Conservatives (19) Nb-seating-1939.png
Rendition of party representation in the 39th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly decided by this election.
  Liberals (29)
  Conservatives (19)

The 1939 New Brunswick general election was held on November 20, 1939, to elect 48 members to the 39th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The Liberal government of Allison Dysart was re-elected with a reduced majority.

New Brunswick general election, 1939
PartyLeaderSeatsPop Vote
New Brunswick Liberal Association Allison Dysart 2954.8%
Conservative Party of New Brunswick Frederick C. Squires 1945.0%
Other / Non-Partisan00.2%
Popular vote
Liberal
54.80%
Conservative
45.00%
Others
0.20%
Seats summary
Liberal
60.42%
Conservative
39.58%

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