after the election. 3 Election returns in 1874 did not require candidates to declare party affiliation. Large numbers of candidates did not list a party affiliation. Federal Election, 1878 In the 1878 election, Mackenzie and the Liberals were defeated by Macdonald and the Conservatives, who were returned to government. 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 Election returns in 1878 did not require candidates to declare party affiliation. Large numbers of candidates did not list a party affiliation. Federal Constituency Elections, 1867 to 1891 Mackenzie stood for election to the House of Commons eight times, in two different ridings in Ontario. He was undefeated throughout his time in the House of Commons. 1867 Federal Election: Lambton Elected. 1872 Federal Election: Lambton Elected. X Incumbent. 1873 Federal Ministerial By-Election: Lambton Elected. X Incumbent. 1874 Federal Election: Lambton Elected. X Incumbent. 1878 Federal Election: Lambton Elected. X Incumbent. The electoral district of Lambton was abolished in 1882. 1882 Federal Election: York East Elected. X Incumbent. 1887 Federal Election: York East Elected. X Incumbent. 1891 Federal Election: York East Elected. X Incumbent. Mackenzie served in Parliament until his death in 1892. Ontario General Election, 1871 Mackenzie served one term as a member of the Provincial Parliament of Ontario, representing the riding of Middlesex West from March 21, 1871 to December 20, 1871. (Prior to 1873, individuals could be elected to both a provincial Legislature and the federal House of Commons, a practice ended by a federal statute enacted in 1873.) Province of Canada General elections, 1861-1867 Mackenzie was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada twice, in the provincial general elections of 1861 and 1863, for a total of 6 years in the Legislative Assembly. Throughout this period, he represented the riding of Lambton, Canada West, as a Reformer. See also Electoral history of John A. Macdonald - Mackenzie's predecessor and successor as prime minister. References External links History of Federal Ridings since 1867 Mackenzie, Alexander