David Peterson's Liberals, with support from Bob Rae's New Democrats, form a minority government despite having fewer seats than Frank Miller's Progressive Conservatives. This election ended 42 years of Conservative rule, during which the Tories retained power with the help of the "big blue machine", a group of political professionals.
The Ontariogeneralelection of 1985 was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
This election ended 42 years of Progressive Conservative Party rule in Ontario with David Peterson'sLiberal's eventually forming government with the support of Bob Rae's NDP.
The election held May 2, 1985 ended in a major upset.
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