George William Ross Liberal James P. Whitney Conservative The 1905 Ontario general election was the 11th general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

It was held on January 25, 1905, to elect the 98 Members of the 11th Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs").

The main focus of the campaign was on the Conservatives attacking the Liberal "machine" which had dominated elections in the Province, especially between 1898 and 1904, and was involved in numerous instances of bribery and other corrupt practices.

[2] This was further highlighted by the fact that no Liberals were prosecuted for this, while Conservatives were involved in fewer such matters but faced numerous convictions.

Ross in Ottawa, declared upon his nomination that every honest man should be a Conservative.