Ontario general election, 1995

The Ontario general election of 1995 was held on June 8, 1995, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada.

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June 8 - 1995 - Legislative Assembly - Ontario - Canada

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The governing Ontario New Democratic Party, led by Premier Bob Rae, was defeated by voters, who were angry at the mistakes made by the inexperienced NDP, and frustrated by rising taxes and unemployment. Liberal Party, led by Lyn McLeod had been leading in the polls, but was denied victory by voters who were uncomfortable about McLeod's "flip-flopping" on certain issues, including recognition of same-sex civil unions. The Progressive Conservative Party, led by Mike Harris, found success with its Common Sense Revolution campaign to cut personal income taxes, social assistance (welfare) rates, and government spending dramatically. Voters gave the Tories a large majority.

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Ontario New Democratic Party - Bob Rae - Liberal Party - Lyn McLeod - Progressive Conservative Party - Mike Harris - Common Sense Revolution

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One Independent candidate was elected: Peter North in Erie riding. North had been elected in 1990 as a New Democrat, but left the NDP and declared his intention to run as a Progressive Conservative. The PC Party did not accept him as a candidate, however, and he ran and won as an independent.

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The writs for the election were dropped on April 28, 1995.

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April 28 - 1995

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