Oliver Mowat Liberal Oliver Mowat Liberal The 1875 Ontario general election was the third general election held in the province of Ontario, Canada.

It was held on January 18, 1875, to elect the 88 Members of the 3rd Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").

[1] The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, increased its majority in the Legislature for its second term in government.

The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Matthew Crooks Cameron lost four of its seats.

The Legislative Assembly had passed several pieces of legislation that impacted on the current election: The Assembly was increased from 82 to 88 members,[5] through the following changes: Party designations are as follows: Northern Ontario Ottawa Valley Saint Lawrence Valley Central Ontario