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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tables about the women candidates in Newfoundland and Labrador general and federal elections from 1930-2011