Episode 2 of 2

1874 Federal Election

When: 1874
Where: Canada
Part of: Alexander Mackenzie becomes second Prime Minister of Canada

Mackenzie and the Liberals won a majority government in the 1874 federal election.

The election was called for January 1874. The Liberals won a majority, and secret ballots were used for the first time, contributing to the Conservatives' relegation to Official Opposition status.

Sources

Alexander Mackenzie (politician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
Pacific Scandal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-27

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