The island was divided into nine electoral districts: None of the west coast of Newfoundland was represented during the 1832 general election because it fell within the jurisdiction of the French and American treaty shores.

The election was conducted over a period of two months from the day of proclamation to the last polling date of December 8, 1832.

After the results of voting on November 12, 1832, Dr. William Carson withdrew and the remaining three were declared as representatives of the District of St. John's.

The returning officer, Peter LeMessurier, refused to recognize his withdrawal from the race and continued to the next polling station at Greenspond, a Brown stronghold.

After those results, William Brown was declared the winner, and no voting took place at the remaining polling station at Cape Freels.

Both John Bingley Garland and William Thomas were appointed to the Executive Council and resigned their seats in the House of Assembly.