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The 1991 British Columbia general election was the 35th provincial election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on September 19, 1991, and held on October 17, 1991. The incumbent Social Credit Party of British Columbia, which had been beset by scandals during Bill Vander Zalm's only term as premier, was defeated by the New Democratic Party of Mike Harcourt. Liberal Party leader Gordon Wilson surprised observers by leading his party to winning one-third of the votes cast, and forming the official opposition in the legislature. The new legislature met for the first time on March 17, 1992.

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  • The 1991 British Columbia general election was the 35th provincial election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on September 19, 1991, and held on October 17, 1991. The incumbent Social Credit Party of British Columbia, which had been beset by scandals during Bill Vander Zalm's only term as premier, was defeated by the New Democratic Party of Mike Harcourt. Liberal Party leader Gordon Wilson surprised observers by leading his party to winning one-third of the votes cast, and forming the official opposition in the legislature. The new legislature met for the first time on March 17, 1992. The election was held at the same time as a referendum on recall and initiative. It was also the first British Columbia general election with only single-member districts. (en)
  • Les élections générales britanno-colombiennes de 1991 constituent la 35e élection provinciale de la Colombie-Britannique au Canada. Elles visent à élire les membres de l'Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique. Déclenchées le 19 septembre 1991, elles ont lieu le 17 octobre 1991. Le Parti Crédit social de la Colombie-Britannique titulaire, qui avait été assailli de scandales pendant le seul terme de Bill Vander Zalm comme premier ministre est vaincu par le Nouveau Parti démocratique de Michael Harcourt. Le chef du Parti libéral Gordon Wilson surprend les observateurs en menant son parti à gagner un tiers des voix, formant l'opposition parlementaire du corps législatif. La nouvelle assemblée législative se rencontre pour la première fois le 17 mars 1992. * Portail de la politique canadienne * Portail des années 1990 * Portail de la Colombie-Britannique (fr)
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  • The 1991 British Columbia general election was the 35th provincial election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on September 19, 1991, and held on October 17, 1991. The incumbent Social Credit Party of British Columbia, which had been beset by scandals during Bill Vander Zalm's only term as premier, was defeated by the New Democratic Party of Mike Harcourt. Liberal Party leader Gordon Wilson surprised observers by leading his party to winning one-third of the votes cast, and forming the official opposition in the legislature. The new legislature met for the first time on March 17, 1992. (en)
  • Les élections générales britanno-colombiennes de 1991 constituent la 35e élection provinciale de la Colombie-Britannique au Canada. Elles visent à élire les membres de l'Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique. Déclenchées le 19 septembre 1991, elles ont lieu le 17 octobre 1991. Le Parti Crédit social de la Colombie-Britannique titulaire, qui avait été assailli de scandales pendant le seul terme de Bill Vander Zalm comme premier ministre est vaincu par le Nouveau Parti démocratique de Michael Harcourt. Le chef du Parti libéral Gordon Wilson surprend les observateurs en menant son parti à gagner un tiers des voix, formant l'opposition parlementaire du corps législatif. La nouvelle assemblée législative se rencontre pour la première fois le 17 mars 1992. (fr)
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