This opposition contributed to his narrow loss in the South African general election, 1948.

Both of these factors contributed to an upset victory in the 1899 provincial election, with Conservatives taking 22 seats out of 40.

Although McBride denied these accusations, this contributed to his defeat in the 1828 election.

This helped contribute to the government's electoral defeat in the 1957 election.

The controversy also contributed to his defeat in the 1949 election.

These factors contributed to his defeat in the parliamentary election of 1983.

The drug industry contributed $26 million in the 2002 election, again mostly to Republican candidates.

The scandal contributed to the defeat of Filmon's government in the 1999 election.

The nomination battle was divisive, and may have contributed to Tassi's narrow loss in the general election.

Though admired, his austerity budgets contributed to Labor's surprise defeat in the 1970 election.