the support of the Progressives and Meighen remained Leader of the Opposition. However, King resigned over a federal procurement scandal less than a year into office. The Governor-General, Lord Byng, refused King's request for a dissolution of Parliament and instead appointed Meighen as Prime Minister. When Meighen's government fell on a non-confidence motion shortly after being appointed, the Governor-General granted his request for a dissolution and called the 1926 general election. These events triggered a constitutional crisis, the King–Byng Affair. 1 Leader of the Opposition when election was called; Leader of the Opposition after the election. 2 Prime Minister when election was called; Prime Minister after the election. 3 Rounding error. Canadian federal election, 1926 This general election was called on the advice of Meighen, appointed Prime Minister by the Governor-General, Viscount Byng, after King resigned as Prime Minister. King's resignation triggered a constitutional crisis, the King-Byng Affair. King and the Liberals won the greatest number of seats in the election, but were short of a majority. King formed a minority government with support from some Progressives, particularly the Liberal-Progressives. Meighen failed to win his seat and resigned immediately as Leader of the Opposition. 1 Leader of the Opposition when election was called; Prime Minister after election. 2 Prime Minister when election was called; defeated in his constituency and did not become Leader of the Opposition. 3 Less than 0.05% of the popular vote. 4 Table does not include parties which received votes but did not elect any members. Federal constituency elections, 1908 to 1942 Meighen stood for election to the House of Commons nine times, in two different provinces (Manitoba and Ontario), in three different ridings. He was elected six times and defeated three times. 1908 Federal election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. 1911 Federal election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. 1913 Federal Ministerial By-Election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. At this time, Members of Parliament who took a position with the Government had to stand for re-election, but it was customary for the other political party not to oppose the election. 1917 Federal election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. 1921 Federal election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. 1922 Federal by-election: Grenville On the acceptance of an office of emolument under the Crown by the incumbent, Mr. Casselman, December 27, 1921. Elected. 1925 Federal election: Portage La Prairie Elected. X Incumbent. 1926 Federal election: