jan 5, 1874 - Winnipeg's 1st election
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Frank Cornish, former mayor of London, Ontario, defeats Winnipeg Free Press editor and owner William Luxton 383 votes to 179, in Winnipeg's first civic election; only 304 voters were registered, but 382 ballots were cast, since owners of multiple properties had a vote for each house holding. Winnipeg, Manitoba
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