The 1875 Ontario general election was the third general election held in the Province of Ontario, Canada. It was held on January 18, 1875, to elect the 88 Members of the 3rd Legislative Assembly of Ontario ("MLAs"). The Ontario Liberal Party, led by Oliver Mowat, increased its majority in the Legislature for its second term in government. The Ontario Conservative Party, led by Matthew Crooks Cameron lost four of its seats. Redistribution of ridings The Assembly was increased from 82 to 88 members, through the following changes: Results This was the first election in which paper ballots were used. Previously, votes were cast by public declaration. See also Politics of Ontario List of Ontario political parties Premier of Ontario Leader of the Opposition (Ontario) References 1875 1875 elections in Canada 1875 in Ontario January 1875 events