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1990 Ontario election - Definition and Overview
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As a result of serious scandals, David Peterson's Liberal government was defeated by a large protest vote. In a surprise upset, Bob Rae's Ontario New Democratic Party won a majority government. This marked the first time the NDP won an election in Ontario. Mike Harris's Progressive Conservatives were unable to overcome voter distrust.

Results

Party Leader Seats Popular Vote Change in Popular Vote
New Democratic Bob Rae 74 37.6% +11.9%
Liberal David Peterson 36 32.4% -14.9%
Progressive Conservative Mike Harris 20 23.5% -1.2%
Family Coalition . 0 2.7% +1.4%
Confederation of Regions . 0 1.9% +1.9%
Green . 0 0.7% +0.6%
Libertarian . 0 0.6% +0.2%
Freedom . 0 0.2% +0.1%
Communist . 0 0.1% -
Others . 0 0.3% -0.1%
Total . 130 100% -

See also:

Preceding election: Ontario general election, 1987

Following election: Ontario general election, 1995

List of Ontario general elections

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