The election of 1908 resulted in the two parties winning the same number of seats, and produced Newfoundland and Labrador's most famous constitutional crisis

Timeline of Newfoundland government change during 1971 and 1972

Two tables showing (1) the percentages of Roman Catholics and Protestants in each district during the Confederation debate, and (2) the percentages of those who voted for either Responsible Government or Confederation in the 2nd referendum.

Premier Frederic Carter called a general election in 1869, in which the central issue was whether or not Newfoundland should join Canada.

Newfoundland election list from 1855 to 1934, showing the date, the name of the premier or prime minister, and the party in power at the time of the election.

The election riots of 1861 were confusing and violent riots that were caused by people trying to prevent one another from voting.

Extracts from a Speech by C.F. Bennett at Placentia. Colonial Office Records, series 194, Vol. 178 (CO 194/178) Public Record Office, London

A printable map of the electoral districts for second referendum, 1948.

Citizens on the island of Newfoundland won the right to vote and run for political office in 1832, when Britain granted the colony representative government.

The political arm of the Fishermen's Protective Union was Newfoundland and Labrador's first class-based political party.

The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.

Today, Canadian citizens aged 18 and older have the right to vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections. This is known as universal suffrage.

The National Convention's task was to discuss the Newfoundland and Labrador economy and recommend future actions to British Government.

About the 1948 referendums in Newfoundland and Labrador and the results of the vote.

Religion played an influential role in Newfoundland politics during the period of representative government.

A look at Newfoundland and Labrador politics from 1832-1855.

A look at the shift in Newfoundland politics towards responsible government during the second half of the 19th century.