The 1890 Quebec general election was held on June 17, 1890, to elect members of the 7th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Quebec Liberal Party Parti national coalition led by Honoré Mercier, was re-elected, defeating the Quebec Conservative Party, led by Louis-Olivier Taillon.

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1890 Quebec general election

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73 seats in the 7th Legislative Assembly of Quebec 37 seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Honoré Mercier Louis-Olivier Taillon Party Liberal Conservative Leader since 1883 1887 Leader's seat Bonaventure Montcalm (lost re-election) Last election 33 seats, 39.54% 26 seats, 46.19% Seats won 43 23 Seat change 10 3 Popular vote 70,345 71,695 Percentage 44.54% 45.39% Swing 5.0pp 0.8pp
Premier before election Honoré Mercier Liberal Premier after election Honoré Mercier Liberal

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A scandal and charges of corruption cut short Mercier's term of office. He was later cleared of all charges, but his political career was ended.^[1]

Through the passage of two Acts passed prior to the election,^[2][3] the Assembly was increased from 65 to 73 members through the following changes:

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