British Columbia general election, 1972

The 30th general election for the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on July 24 1972, and held on August 30 1972. The new legislature met for the first time on October 17 1972.

Related Topics:
British Columbia - Canada - Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - July 24 - 1972 - August 30 - October 17

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The David Barrett led the social democratic New Democratic Party to victory, winning a majority government.

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David Barrett - Social democratic - New Democratic Party - Majority government

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The Social Credit Party, led by Premier W.A.C. Bennett, was defeated after governing British Columbia since the 1952 election. Social Credit's share of the popular vote fell by over 15 percentage points, and the party lost 28 of the seats it had won in the previous election.

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Social Credit Party - W.A.C. Bennett - 1952 election

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The Liberal Party held onto its five seats, while the Progressive Conservative Party returned to the legislature for the first time since the 1953 election by winning two seats.

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Liberal Party - Progressive Conservative Party - 1953 election

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