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The Minority Government formed in 1952 by the conservative Social Credit of Premier W.A.C. Bennett lasted only nine months before new elections were called. Social Credit was re-elected with a Majority in the legislature to a second term in government with almost 38% of the popular vote. The Social Democratic Co-operative Commonwealth Federation formed the Official Opposition with the only significant opposition caucus (14 seats). The British Columbia Liberal Party lost two of its six seats despite and maintained its 20% share of the popular vote. The Progressive Conservative Party lost three of its four seat in the legislature, as its share of the popular vote fell from almost 17% to under 6%. One seat was won by a Labour candidate. RESULTS Notes:
x - less than 0.005% of the popular vote. RESULTS BY RIDING
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