Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2007

Department

Political Science

Abstract

Ontario’s general election in Oct. 10, 2007, was unprecedented for several reasons. The election was held on a date fixed by legislation and not one set by the premier or his caucus, something new to Ontario and relatively new to Canadian politics. Turnout declined to 53%, the lowest ever in Ontario history. The incumbent Liberals won a second consecutive majority government, something the party had not achieved since 1937. And finally, the election featured a referendum question that asked voters in Ontario to approve reforms to the electoral system, a proposal that was overwhelmingly rejected. This article explores each of the above-stated elements as they unfolded in the election.

Comments

This article was originally published in Canadian Political Science Review, 2(1): 78-87. © 2007 Canadian Political Science Review. Reproduced with permission

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