1944 New Brunswick general election

The 1944 New Brunswick general election was held on August 28, 1944, to elect 48 members to the 40th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The incumbent Liberal government was re-elected.

Rendition of party representation in the 40th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly decided by this election.
  Liberals (36)
  Conservatives (12)

The members were elected in 17 districts. One district, Moncton, elected one member. The other elected from two to four members, through the Multiple non-transferable vote system.

New Brunswick general election, 1944
Party Leader Seats Pop Vote
New Brunswick Liberal Association John B. McNair 36 48.3%
Conservative Party of New Brunswick Hugh Mackay 12 40.0%
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation J. A. Mugridge 0 11.7%
Popular vote
Liberal
48.30%
PC
40.00%
CCF
11.70%
Seats summary
Liberal
75.00%
PC
25.00%

References edit

  • Frank B. Feigert (1989). Canada Votes, 1935-1988. Duke University Press. pp. 160.