Cornwall (electoral district)

Cornwall (electoral district)

Cornwall was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1882. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867. It consisted of the Town of Cornwall and the Township of Cornwall.

The electoral district was abolished in 1882 when it was merged into Cornwall and Stormont riding.

Election results

Canadian federal election, 1867
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal MACDONALD, Hon. John Sandfield 451
     Unknown MATTICE, 295


Canadian federal election, 1872
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal-Conservative BERGIN, Darby acclaimed


Canadian federal election, 1874
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal MACDONALD, Alexander F. 471
     Liberal-Conservative BERGIN, D. 448

On Mr. Macdonald being unseated on petition, 7 September 1874:

By-election on 20 October 1874
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal MACDONALD, Alexander Francis 471
     Liberal-Conservative BERGIN, Darby 448


Canadian federal election, 1878
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal-Conservative BERGIN, Darby 575
     Liberal MCLENNAN, D.B. 537

On Mr. Bergin being unseated on petition, 24 December 1879:

By-election on 27 January 1880
Party Candidate Votes
     Liberal-Conservative BERGIN, Darby 624
     Liberal MCLENNNAN, D.B. 447

See also

  • List of Canadian federal electoral districts
  • Past Canadian electoral districts

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