election as leader of the Liberal Party, where he stood for election in a vacant seat to enter the House of Commons as quickly as possible. King was a member of the House of Commons for five different constituencies, from three different provinces (Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan), a more diverse electoral record than any other Prime Minister. He served in the House of Commons for a total of 32 years and 7 days. Federal general elections, 1921 to 1945 King led the Liberal Party in seven general elections, winning six (three majority governments and three minority governments) and was defeated once. Canadian federal election, 1921 The 1921 election resulted in the a razor-thin majority government for King. King was able to maintain his government for four years, with the support of the Progressives in the Commons. 1 Leader of the Opposition when election was called; Prime Minister after the election. 2 Prime Minister when election was called; Leader of the Opposition after the election. 3 Table does not include parties which received votes but did not elect any members. Canadian federal election, 1925 Although Arthur Meighen and the Liberal-Conservatives won more seats than King and the Liberals, King was able to form a minority government with the support of the Progressives. King was also defeated in his own seat of York North, Ontario and had to seek election in a safe seat, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. However, he was forced to resign over a federal procurement scandal less than a year into office, leading to his replacement as Prime Minister by Arthur Meighen, leader of the Liberal-Conservatives. These events triggered a constitutional crisis, the King–Byng Affair, and the general election of 1926. 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 Less than 0.05% of the popular vote. 4 Table does not include parties which received votes but did not elect any members. Canadian federal election, 1926 This general election was called on the advice of Prime Minister 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