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Page 1: Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park …...Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park In 2013, following the recommendation of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district

Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park

Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

August 2, 2019 Page 1 of 44

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Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park

In 2013, following the recommendation of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was created by merging the area north of Bayers Road and west of Connaught Avenue from Halifax Chebucto; the area south of Mount St Vincent University and Lacewood Drive as well as the Washmill Drive area from Halifax Clayton Park; and the area north of Highway 102 and east of Northwest Arm Drive / Dunbrack street from Halifax Fairview.

Fairview-Clayton Park

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Arab, Patricia Anne 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (735)

LiberalArab, Patricia Anne 2925

New Democratic PartyHussey, Joanne 2190

Progressive ConservativeBeasant, Paul 1839

Green PartyBoyce, Charlene 376

Candidate Party Votes

Arab, Patricia Anne 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (1090)

LiberalArab, Patricia Anne 3364

New Democratic PartyKhan, Abad 2274

Progressive ConservativePrice, Travis 1294

Green PartyKinley, Raland 177

IndependentCampbell, Katie 136

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Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

The Halifax Fairview constituency was created following the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission. The district's boundaries were drawn to encompass the Cowie Hill area, formerly part of Halifax Atlantic; the Fairview area, formerly part of Halifax Bedford Basin; and the area west of the CNR tracks, formerly part of Halifax Chebucto.

In 2013, following the reivew of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was renamed Halifax Armdale and it gained the area east of Herring Cove Road and north of Frog Pond Park from Halifax Atlantic. It lost the area north of Highway 102 and east of Northwest Arm Drive / Dunbrack Street to Fairview-Clayton Park.

Halifax Fairview

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Steele, Graham James 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (3136)

New Democratic PartySteele, Graham James 4680

LiberalArmitage, Brad 1544

Progressive ConservativeHenderson, Paul 893

Green PartyHester, Jane 229

Candidate Party Votes

Steele, Graham James 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2523)

New Democratic PartySteele, Graham James 4162

Progressive ConservativeMacCharles, Bruce 1653

LiberalMacDougall, Cecil 1029

Green PartyMacLellan, Kris 255

Candidate Party Votes

Steele, Graham James 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1155)

New Democratic PartySteele, Graham 3439

LiberalHayes, Susan 2284

Progressive ConservativeMacCharles, Bruce 1684

Nova Scotia PartyBoyd, David F. 94

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Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

Candidate Party Votes

Steele, Graham James 06-Mar-2001 (By-election) New Democratic Party

Majority: (1143)

New Democratic PartySteele, Graham 2164

LiberalAkerman, Jeremy Bernard 1021

Progressive ConservativeSwamy, Narayana 466

Marijuana PartyPatriquen, Melanie 38

Nova Scotia PartyDrope, Heather 31

Candidate Party Votes

O'Connell, Ann Eileen (Eileen)

27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1498)

New Democratic PartyO'Connell, Ann Eileen 3615

Progressive ConservativeSwamy, Narayana 2117

LiberalMurtagh, Greta 1888

Nova Scotia PartyAlexandridis, Maria 199

O'Connell died September 20, 2002. She was replaced by Graham Steele.

Candidate Party Votes

O'Connell, Ann Eileen (Eileen)

24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2052)

New Democratic PartyO'Connell, Ann Eileen 4649

LiberalBritton, Bob 2597

Progressive ConservativeNash, Brian 1402

Candidate Party Votes

O'Connell, Ann Eileen (Eileen)

04-Jun-1996 (By-election) New Democratic Party

Majority: (3184)

New Democratic PartyO'Connell, Ann Eileen 4434

Progressive ConservativeLiberatore, Rosanna 1250

LiberalCrowley, Mary Ann 1112

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Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

Candidate Party Votes

McDonough, Alexa Ann 25-May-1993 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1231)

New Democratic PartyMcDonough, Alexa Ann 4789

LiberalFlynn, Art 3558

Progressive ConservativeLiberatore, Rosanna 2078

Natural Law PartyHawkins, Mark 96

McDonough resigned October 20, 1995.

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Electoral History for Halifax Clayton Park

Electoral History for Halifax Clayton Park

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax Clayton Park

In 2003, Halifax Beford Basin was renamed to Halifax Clayton Park. (SNS, 2002 c. 34).

In 2013 following the review of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was renamed Clayton Park West. It gained Birch Cove and Kearney Lake areas from Bedford-Birch Cove and the Kearney Lake area from Hammonds Plains-Upper Sackville. It llost the Susies Lake and Quarrie Lake areas to Timberlea-Propect; the areas south of Mount Saint Vincent University and Lacewood Drive as well as the Washmill Lakee Drive area the Fairview-Clayton Park.

Halifax Clayton Park

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Whalen, Diana Caroline 09-Jun-2009 Liberal

Majority: (1106)

LiberalWhalen, Diana Caroline 5030

New Democratic PartyPower, Linda 3924

Progressive ConservativeHum, Debbie 1084

Green PartyHester, Amanda 172

Independent (Atlantica)Dean, Jonathan G. 51

Candidate Party Votes

Whalen, Diana Caroline 13-Jun-2006 Liberal

Majority: (364)

LiberalWhalen, Diana Caroline 3404

New Democratic PartyPower, Linda 3060

Progressive ConservativeMcGrath, Mary Ann 2450

Green PartyRichardson, Sheila G. 228

Candidate Party Votes

Whalen, Diana Caroline 05-Aug-2003 Liberal

Majority: (295)

LiberalWhalen, Diana Caroline 3329

Progressive ConservativeMcGrath, Mary Ann 3034

New Democratic PartyMorrison, Roberta 2312

IndependentLavern, Greg 152

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Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

In 1966, an amendment ot the House of Assembly Act (SNS 1966, c. 34) divided Halifax North into Halifax City North East and Halifax City North West. These districts were subsequently changed in 1967 through another amendment to the House of Assembly Act (SNS 1967, c. 46), and Halifax City North West became Halifax Chebucto. [reference?]

In 2003, Halifax Chebucto Gained an area at its southern boundary between Quinpool Rd. and Jubilee Rd. from Halifax Citadel.

In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, this district expanded to include the area south of Robie Street and east of Young Street from Halifax Needham. It also gained the area west of Robie Street and north of Coburg Road from Halifax Citadel-Sable Island. It lost the area north of Bayers Road and east of Connaught Avenue to Halifax Needham and the area north of Bayers Road and west of Connaught Avenue to Fairview-Clayton Park.

Halifax Chebucto

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Burrill, Gary Clayton 30-May-2017 New Democratic Party

Majority: (624)

New Democratic PartyBurrill, Gary Clayton 4197

LiberalStroink, Joachim 3573

Progressive ConservativeChisholm, John Wesley 963

Green PartyMeijer, Casey Dylan (Young) 361

Candidate Party Votes

Stroink, Joachim 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (976)

LiberalStroink, Joachim 4352

New Democratic PartyAsh, Gregory 3376

Progressive ConservativeDewell, Christine 874

IndependentMarshall, Michael 125

Candidate Party Votes

Epstein, Howard Michael 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1911)

New Democratic PartyEpstein, Howard Michael 4446

LiberalSpurr, Jane 2535

Progressive ConservativeAtchison, David 544

Green PartyHanlon, Chris 348

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Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

Candidate Party Votes

Epstein, Howard Michael 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2496)

New Democratic PartyEpstein, Howard Michael 4216

Progressive ConservativePhillips, Sean 1720

LiberalVerner, Peter 1481

Green PartyHarborne, Christopher 369

Candidate Party Votes

Epstein, Howard Michael 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1090)

New Democratic PartyEpstein, Howard Michael 3682

LiberalMacKinnon, Kenzie 2592

Progressive ConservativePhillips, Sandy 1983

Nova Scotia PartyHiggins, Scott 103

Candidate Party Votes

Epstein, Howard Michael 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party

Majority: (348)

New Democratic PartyEpstein, Howard Michael 3159

Progressive ConservativePhillips, Sean 2811

LiberalTrainor, Royden 2286

Nova Scotia PartyStevens, Hilda M. 126

Candidate Party Votes

Epstein, Howard Michael 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (993)

New Democratic PartyEpstein, Howard Michael 4158

LiberalMacKinnon, Kenzie 3165

Progressive ConservativePhillips, Sean 1590

Candidate Party Votes

Abbass, Jay F. 25-May-1993 Liberal

Majority: (106)

LiberalAbbass, Jay F. 3906

New Democratic PartyO'Connell, Ann Eileen 3800

Progressive ConservativeCallaghan, J. Clair 2903

Natural Law PartyCollrin, Christopher 116

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Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

Candidate Party Votes

McDonough, Alexa Ann 06-Sep-1988 New Democratic Party

Majority: (24)

New Democratic PartyMcDonough, Alexa Ann 3238

Progressive ConservativeCallaghan, J. Clair 3214

LiberalDoherty, Penny 2546

Candidate Party Votes

McDonough, Alexa Ann 06-Nov-1984 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1744)

New Democratic PartyMcDonough, Alexa Ann 4374

Progressive ConservativeGillis, Helen 2630

LiberalClarke, Dan 1806

Candidate Party Votes

McDonough, Alexa Ann 06-Oct-1981 New Democratic Party

Majority: (492)

New Democratic PartyMcDonough, Alexa Ann 3886

Progressive ConservativeMcNeil, Douglas Charles 3394

LiberalFitzgerald, Walter Ronald 2407

Candidate Party Votes

Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald 19-Sep-1978 Liberal

Majority: (265)

LiberalFitzgerald, Walter Ronald 3998

Progressive ConservativeStanburg, Margaret 3733

New Democratic PartyMielke, Donald F. 1298

Candidate Party Votes

Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald 02-Apr-1974 Liberal

Majority: (2375)

LiberalFitzgerald, Walter Ronald 5608

Progressive ConservativeAshworth, Dennis 3233

New Democratic PartyDevanney, Burris 1648

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Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, James Lawrence

13-Oct-1970 Liberal

Majority: (1261)

LiberalConnolly, James Lawrence 5276

Progressive ConservativeVaughan, James Henry 4015

New Democratic PartyDevanney, Burris 1180

Candidate Party Votes

Vaughan, James Henry 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (901)

Progressive ConservativeVaughan, James Henry 5154

LiberalRichard, K. Peter 4253

New Democratic PartyJobson, Keith 503

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Electoral History for Halifax Northwest

Electoral History for Halifax Northwest

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax Northwest

Chapter 27 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1955 created the district of Halifax Northwest, consisting of that portion of the County of Halifax contained in polling districts 8, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27. These districts were formerly part of Halifax West.

In 1967, Halifax Northwest, which had been renamed Halifax County North West (SNS 1966, c. 34, 2 i ), was renamed Halifax Cobequid. (SNS 1967, c. 46,s. 2(9))

Halifax Northwest

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard (Paddy)

08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1532)

Progressive ConservativeFitzgerald, Gordon Howard 5559

LiberalBurris, George D. 4027

New Democratic PartyGuptil, Gerald A. 329

Candidate Party Votes

Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard (Paddy)

07-Jun-1960 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (27)

Progressive ConservativeFitzgerald, Gordon Howard 4209

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 4182

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Wilson, Lloyd C. 650

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, Ronald Manning 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

Majority: (190)

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 3763

Progressive ConservativeHaverstock, Samuel E. 3573

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Wilson, Lloyd C. 130

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Electoral History for Halifax West

Electoral History for Halifax West

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax West

Chapter 19 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1932 divided the County of Halifax into five electoral districts: Halifax South, Halifax Centre, Halifax North, Halifax West, and Halifax East.

Chapter 27 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1955 divided Halifax West into Halifax West and Halifax Northwest.

Chapter 34 of the Statues of Nova Scotia for 1966 renamed the district Halifax County West. It was subsequently renamed Halifax St. Margaret's in 1967.

Halifax West

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

McNeil, Douglas Charles (Dugger)

08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2666)

Progressive ConservativeMcNeil, Douglas Charles 8792

LiberalReardon, Charles Henry 6126

New Democratic PartyMartell, Harold J. 506

Candidate Party Votes

Reardon, Charles Henry 07-Jun-1960 Liberal

Majority: (241)

LiberalReardon, Charles Henry 6925

Progressive ConservativeMcNeil, Douglas Charles 6684

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Martell, Harold J. 1225

Candidate Party Votes

Reardon, Charles Henry 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

Majority: (244)

LiberalReardon, Charles Henry 6119

Progressive ConservativeDalton, William J. 5875

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Electoral History for Halifax West

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, Ronald Manning 26-May-1953 Liberal

Majority: (1134)

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 8061

Progressive ConservativeHaverstock, Earl 6927

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Wilson, Lloyd C. 723

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, Ronald Manning 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (2993)

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 6788

Progressive ConservativeWalker, Malcolm Edgbert 3795

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Young, Fred 3027

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, Ronald Manning 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

Majority: (2211)

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 4997

Progressive ConservativeWalker, Malcolm Edgbert 2786

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Young, Fred 2392

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, Ronald Manning 28-Oct-1941 Liberal

Majority: (1279)

LiberalFielding, Ronald Manning 4459

Progressive ConservativeRoper, John Shenstoneq 3180

Candidate Party Votes

Hagen, George E. 28-Oct-1940 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (Acclamation)

LiberalHagen, George E. 0

Hagen won by acclamation. He died November 11, 1940.

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Electoral History for Halifax West

Candidate Party Votes

Hagen, George E. 29-Jun-1937 Liberal

Majority: (746)

LiberalHagen, George E. 5034

Progressive ConservativePhinney, Earle C. 4288

Candidate Party Votes

Hagen, George E. 22-Aug-1933 Liberal

Majority: (847)

LiberalHagen, George E. 4804

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 3957

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Electoral History for Halifax North

Electoral History for Halifax North

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax North

The Statues of Nova Scotia for 1932, divided the County of Halifax into five electoral districts: Halifax South, Halifax Centre, Halifax North, Halifax West, and Halifax East.

Chapter 34 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1966 divided Halifax North into Halifax City North East and Halifax City North West. These districts were subsequently changed in 1967, and Halifax City North East became Halifax Needham and Halifax City North West became Halifax Chebucto. (SNS 1967, c. 46)

Halifax North

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Vaughan, James Henry 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1242)

Progressive ConservativeVaughan, James Henry 8602

LiberalAhern, John Edward 7360

New Democratic PartyProwse, Peggy 444

Candidate Party Votes

Ahern, John Edward (Gee) 07-Jun-1960 Liberal

Majority: (530)

LiberalAhern, John Edward 7974

Progressive ConservativeMullane, Robert 7444

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Moulton, Charles A. 1466

Candidate Party Votes

Ahern, John Edward (Gee) 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

Majority: (1025)

LiberalAhern, John Edward 8773

Progressive ConservativeO'Malley, John A. 7748

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 26-May-1953 Liberal

Majority: (3667)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 8148

Progressive ConservativeBartlow, Harold J. 4481

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Hardiman, Richard J. 648

Connolly resigned. He was appointed to the Senate July 28, 1955.

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Electoral History for Halifax North

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (3455)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 7944

Progressive ConservativeDonahoe, Richard 4489

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Green, Arthur K. 2066

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

Majority: (3969)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 6089

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Burgess, Thomas 2120

Progressive ConservativeVaughn, Bernard James 1777

LabourMunro, Alexander 260

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 28-Oct-1941 Liberal

Majority: (2162)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 4124

Progressive ConservativeLownds, Helen M. 1962

CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth Federation)

Clark, James Ronald 261

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 29-Jun-1937 Liberal

Majority: (1474)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 5458

Progressive ConservativeFlavin, Gerald P. 3984

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, Harold Joseph 02-Mar-1936 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (2902)

LiberalConnolly, Harold Joseph 3940

Liberal ConservativeRudge, Ernlie J. 1038

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Electoral History for Halifax North

Candidate Party Votes

Isnor, Gordon B. 22-Aug-1933 Liberal

Majority: (2042)

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 5452

Liberal ConservativeFlavin, Gerald P. 3410

Isnor resigned to contest the federal election.

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Electoral History for Halifax County

Electoral History for Halifax County

Report Created for by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library

Including Former Electoral District Names

The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

The returns as presented here are not official. Every effort has been made to make these results as accurate as possible. Return information was compiled

from official electoral return reports and from newspapers of the day.

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Electoral History for Halifax County

Chapter 19 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1932 divided the County of Halifax into five electoral districts: Halifax South, Halifax Centre, Halifax North, Halifax West, and Halifax East.

Halifax County

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected

Candidate Party Votes

Murphy, George Henry 21-Jan-1930 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (5128)

Liberal ConservativeMurphy, George Henry 17954

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 12826

Candidate Party Votes

Morton, Angus MacDonald

01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (191)

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 11589

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 11357

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 11298

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 11273

LiberalCragg, Edward Joseph 11215

Liberal ConservativeBligh, Frederick P. 11082

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 11076

LiberalByrne, Thomas J. 10939

LiberalRussell, Bernard W. 10855

LiberalKennedy, William J. 10591

Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

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Electoral History for Halifax County

Candidate Party Votes

Mahoney, John Francis 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (507)

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 11589

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 11357

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 11298

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 11273

LiberalCragg, Edward Joseph 11215

Liberal ConservativeBligh, Frederick P. 11082

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 11076

LiberalByrne, Thomas J. 10939

LiberalRussell, Bernard W. 10855

LiberalKennedy, William J. 10591

Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

Candidate Party Votes

Isnor, Gordon B. 01-Oct-1928 Liberal

Majority: (275)

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 11589

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 11357

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 11298

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 11273

LiberalCragg, Edward Joseph 11215

Liberal ConservativeBligh, Frederick P. 11082

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 11076

LiberalByrne, Thomas J. 10939

LiberalRussell, Bernard W. 10855

LiberalKennedy, William J. 10591

Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

Candidate Party Votes

Fraser, Josiah Frederick 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (216)

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 11589

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 11357

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 11298

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 11273

LiberalCragg, Edward Joseph 11215

Liberal ConservativeBligh, Frederick P. 11082

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 11076

LiberalByrne, Thomas J. 10939

LiberalRussell, Bernard W. 10855

LiberalKennedy, William J. 10591

Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

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Candidate Party Votes

Cragg, Edward Joseph 01-Oct-1928 Liberal

Majority: (133)

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 11589

LiberalIsnor, Gordon B. 11357

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 11298

Liberal ConservativeMorton, Angus MacDonald 11273

LiberalCragg, Edward Joseph 11215

Liberal ConservativeBligh, Frederick P. 11082

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 11076

LiberalByrne, Thomas J. 10939

LiberalRussell, Bernard W. 10855

LiberalKennedy, William J. 10591

Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

Candidate Party Votes

Walker, John Archibald 01-Aug-1925 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (Acclamation)

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 0

Walker won by acclamation.

Candidate Party Votes

Walker, John Archibald 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7388)

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 15985

Liberal ConservativeMontgomerie, Alexander 15952

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 15899

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 15679

Liberal ConservativePiercey, William Drysdale 15672

LiberalMurphy, John 8291

LiberalMacDougall, John G. 8256

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 7905

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 7900

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 7872

LabourMosher, Walter 571

LabourDaw, Robert 480

LabourBreen, Alban L. 392

Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

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Candidate Party Votes

Piercey, William Drysdale 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7381)

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 15985

Liberal ConservativeMontgomerie, Alexander 15952

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 15899

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 15679

Liberal ConservativePiercey, William Drysdale 15672

LiberalMurphy, John 8291

LiberalMacDougall, John G. 8256

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 7905

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 7900

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 7872

LabourMosher, Walter 571

LabourDaw, Robert 480

LabourBreen, Alban L. 392

Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

Candidate Party Votes

Montgomerie, Alexander 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7661)

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 15985

Liberal ConservativeMontgomerie, Alexander 15952

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 15899

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 15679

Liberal ConservativePiercey, William Drysdale 15672

LiberalMurphy, John 8291

LiberalMacDougall, John G. 8256

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 7905

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 7900

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 7872

LabourMosher, Walter 571

LabourDaw, Robert 480

LabourBreen, Alban L. 392

Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

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Candidate Party Votes

Mahoney, John Francis 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7608)

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 15985

Liberal ConservativeMontgomerie, Alexander 15952

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 15899

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 15679

Liberal ConservativePiercey, William Drysdale 15672

LiberalMurphy, John 8291

LiberalMacDougall, John G. 8256

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 7905

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 7900

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 7872

LabourMosher, Walter 571

LabourDaw, Robert 480

LabourBreen, Alban L. 392

Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

Candidate Party Votes

Fraser, Josiah Frederick 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7694)

Liberal ConservativeFraser, Josiah Frederick 15985

Liberal ConservativeMontgomerie, Alexander 15952

Liberal ConservativeMahoney, John Francis 15899

Liberal ConservativeWalker, John Archibald 15679

Liberal ConservativePiercey, William Drysdale 15672

LiberalMurphy, John 8291

LiberalMacDougall, John G. 8256

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 7905

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 7900

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 7872

LabourMosher, Walter 571

LabourDaw, Robert 480

LabourBreen, Alban L. 392

Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

Candidate Party Votes

O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius

16-Jan-1923 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (Acclamation)

LiberalO'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius 0

O'Hearn won by acclamation.

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Candidate Party Votes

Finn, Robert Emmett 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2240)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6554

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6285

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6057

LiberalBurris, Adam Dunlap 5936

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 5817

Liberal ConservativeArchibald, John B. 4045

Liberal ConservativeBrenton, Robert A. 3860

Liberal ConservativeStevens, Frederick W. 3642

Liberal ConservativeGillis, Francis A. 3595

Farmers' PartyWallace, Joseph S. 3409

LabourMcDonald, Ronald A. 3369

LabourHealy, Patrick J. 3336

Liberal ConservativePower, Edward L. 3236

Farmers' PartyKuhn, Peter McN 3165

LabourMcKenzie, Joseph H. 3157

Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

Candidate Party Votes

Douglas, John Brown 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2012)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6554

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6285

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6057

LiberalBurris, Adam Dunlap 5936

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 5817

Liberal ConservativeArchibald, John B. 4045

Liberal ConservativeBrenton, Robert A. 3860

Liberal ConservativeStevens, Frederick W. 3642

Liberal ConservativeGillis, Francis A. 3595

Farmers' PartyWallace, Joseph S. 3409

LabourMcDonald, Ronald A. 3369

LabourHealy, Patrick J. 3336

Liberal ConservativePower, Edward L. 3236

Farmers' PartyKuhn, Peter McN 3165

LabourMcKenzie, Joseph H. 3157

Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

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Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, John Lane 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (1772)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6554

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6285

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6057

LiberalBurris, Adam Dunlap 5936

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 5817

Liberal ConservativeArchibald, John B. 4045

Liberal ConservativeBrenton, Robert A. 3860

Liberal ConservativeStevens, Frederick W. 3642

Liberal ConservativeGillis, Francis A. 3595

Farmers' PartyWallace, Joseph S. 3409

LabourMcDonald, Ronald A. 3369

LabourHealy, Patrick J. 3336

Liberal ConservativePower, Edward L. 3236

Farmers' PartyKuhn, Peter McN 3165

LabourMcKenzie, Joseph H. 3157

Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

Candidate Party Votes

Burris, Adam Dunlap 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (1891)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6554

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6285

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6057

LiberalBurris, Adam Dunlap 5936

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 5817

Liberal ConservativeArchibald, John B. 4045

Liberal ConservativeBrenton, Robert A. 3860

Liberal ConservativeStevens, Frederick W. 3642

Liberal ConservativeGillis, Francis A. 3595

Farmers' PartyWallace, Joseph S. 3409

LabourMcDonald, Ronald A. 3369

LabourHealy, Patrick J. 3336

Liberal ConservativePower, Edward L. 3236

Farmers' PartyKuhn, Peter McN 3165

LabourMcKenzie, Joseph H. 3157

Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

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Candidate Party Votes

Bauld, Henry Gibson 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2509)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6554

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6285

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6057

LiberalBurris, Adam Dunlap 5936

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 5817

Liberal ConservativeArchibald, John B. 4045

Liberal ConservativeBrenton, Robert A. 3860

Liberal ConservativeStevens, Frederick W. 3642

Liberal ConservativeGillis, Francis A. 3595

Farmers' PartyWallace, Joseph S. 3409

LabourMcDonald, Ronald A. 3369

LabourHealy, Patrick J. 3336

Liberal ConservativePower, Edward L. 3236

Farmers' PartyKuhn, Peter McN 3165

LabourMcKenzie, Joseph H. 3157

Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

Candidate Party Votes

McInnes, Hector 20-Jun-1916 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (348)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6855

Liberal ConservativeMcInnes, Hector 6735

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6703

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6606

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 6545

Liberal ConservativeRegan, John W. 6387

Liberal ConservativeQuinn, Felix P. 6370

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6359

Liberal ConservativeWilliams, E. F. 6266

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 6213

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Candidate Party Votes

Finn, Robert Emmett 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (316)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6855

Liberal ConservativeMcInnes, Hector 6735

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6703

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6606

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 6545

Liberal ConservativeRegan, John W. 6387

Liberal ConservativeQuinn, Felix P. 6370

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6359

Liberal ConservativeWilliams, E. F. 6266

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 6213

Candidate Party Votes

Faulkner, George Everett 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (219)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6855

Liberal ConservativeMcInnes, Hector 6735

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6703

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6606

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 6545

Liberal ConservativeRegan, John W. 6387

Liberal ConservativeQuinn, Felix P. 6370

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6359

Liberal ConservativeWilliams, E. F. 6266

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 6213

Candidate Party Votes

Connolly, John Lane 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (158)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6855

Liberal ConservativeMcInnes, Hector 6735

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6703

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6606

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 6545

Liberal ConservativeRegan, John W. 6387

Liberal ConservativeQuinn, Felix P. 6370

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6359

Liberal ConservativeWilliams, E. F. 6266

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 6213

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Candidate Party Votes

Bauld, Henry Gibson 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (468)

LiberalBauld, Henry Gibson 6855

Liberal ConservativeMcInnes, Hector 6735

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 6703

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6606

LiberalConnolly, John Lane 6545

Liberal ConservativeRegan, John W. 6387

Liberal ConservativeQuinn, Felix P. 6370

LiberalDouglas, John Brown 6359

Liberal ConservativeWilliams, E. F. 6266

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 6213

Candidate Party Votes

Logan, Fulton Johnson 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (955)

LiberalLogan, Fulton Johnson 6142

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6120

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5836

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 5187

Liberal ConservativeSmith, Nelson R. 4825

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, J. C. 3937

LabourJoy, John T. 2575

Candidate Party Votes

Finn, Robert Emmett 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (649)

LiberalLogan, Fulton Johnson 6142

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6120

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5836

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 5187

Liberal ConservativeSmith, Nelson R. 4825

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, J. C. 3937

LabourJoy, John T. 2575

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Candidate Party Votes

Faulkner, George Everett 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (933)

LiberalLogan, Fulton Johnson 6142

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 6120

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5836

Liberal ConservativeBligh, F. P. 5187

Liberal ConservativeSmith, Nelson R. 4825

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, J. C. 3937

LabourJoy, John T. 2575

Candidate Party Votes

McPherson, David 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (1127)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5550

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 5475

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5372

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4423

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, W. M. 4093

Liberal ConservativeO'Connor, W. F. 3943

Candidate Party Votes

Finn, Robert Emmett 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (949)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5550

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 5475

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5372

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4423

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, W. M. 4093

Liberal ConservativeO'Connor, W. F. 3943

Candidate Party Votes

Faulkner, George Everett 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (1052)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5550

LiberalFaulkner, George Everett 5475

LiberalFinn, Robert Emmett 5372

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4423

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, W. M. 4093

Liberal ConservativeO'Connor, W. F. 3943

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Candidate Party Votes

Mitchell, George 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (248)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5049

LiberalMitchell, George 4955

LiberalKeefe, Michael Edwin 4840

Liberal ConservativeCrosby, Adam B. 4707

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4487

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 4185

Candidate Party Votes

McPherson, David 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (342)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5049

LiberalMitchell, George 4955

LiberalKeefe, Michael Edwin 4840

Liberal ConservativeCrosby, Adam B. 4707

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4487

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 4185

Candidate Party Votes

Keefe, Michael Edwin 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (133)

LiberalMcPherson, David 5049

LiberalMitchell, George 4955

LiberalKeefe, Michael Edwin 4840

Liberal ConservativeCrosby, Adam B. 4707

Liberal ConservativeCampbell, G. M. 4487

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 4185

Candidate Party Votes

Keefe, Michael Edwin 12-Dec-1900 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (544)

LiberalKeefe, Michael Edwin 4400

Liberal ConservativeCrosby, Adam B. 3856

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Candidate Party Votes

Wallace, William Bernard 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (347)

LiberalMitchell, George 5312

LiberalMcPherson, David 5307

LiberalWallace, William Bernard 5101

Liberal ConservativeFoster, Miner T. 4754

Liberal ConservativeStairs, John Fitzwilliam 4563

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4350

Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

Candidate Party Votes

Mitchell, George 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (558)

LiberalMitchell, George 5312

LiberalMcPherson, David 5307

LiberalWallace, William Bernard 5101

Liberal ConservativeFoster, Miner T. 4754

Liberal ConservativeStairs, John Fitzwilliam 4563

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4350

Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

Candidate Party Votes

McPherson, David 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (553)

LiberalMitchell, George 5312

LiberalMcPherson, David 5307

LiberalWallace, William Bernard 5101

Liberal ConservativeFoster, Miner T. 4754

Liberal ConservativeStairs, John Fitzwilliam 4563

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4350

Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

Candidate Party Votes

Wallace, William Bernard 15-Aug-1896 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (Acclamation)

LiberalWallace, William Bernard 0

Wallace won by acclamation.

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Candidate Party Votes

Roche, William 15-Mar-1894 Liberal

Majority: (245)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4795

LiberalRoche, William 4651

Liberal ConservativeBlack, William Anderson 4570

Liberal ConservativeMorrow, James 4406

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4373

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4019

Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, William Stevens 15-Mar-1894 Liberal

Majority: (389)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4795

LiberalRoche, William 4651

Liberal ConservativeBlack, William Anderson 4570

Liberal ConservativeMorrow, James 4406

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4373

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4019

Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Candidate Party Votes

Black, William Anderson 15-Mar-1894 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (164)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4795

LiberalRoche, William 4651

Liberal ConservativeBlack, William Anderson 4570

Liberal ConservativeMorrow, James 4406

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4373

Liberal ConservativeWalsh, T. W. 4019

Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Candidate Party Votes

Roche, William 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (609)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 5036

LiberalRoche, William 4828

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4752

Liberal ConservativeHenry, H. McD 4219

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, P 3946

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 3928

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Candidate Party Votes

Power, Michael Joseph 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (533)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 5036

LiberalRoche, William 4828

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4752

Liberal ConservativeHenry, H. McD 4219

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, P 3946

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 3928

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, William Stevens 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (817)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 5036

LiberalRoche, William 4828

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 4752

Liberal ConservativeHenry, H. McD 4219

Liberal ConservativeO'Mullin, P 3946

Liberal ConservativeStewart, J. J. 3928

Candidate Party Votes

Roche, William 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (950)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4042

LiberalRoche, William 3931

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 3822

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2981

Liberal ConservativeLyons, J. N. 2866

Liberal ConservativePayzant, John Y 2816

Candidate Party Votes

Power, Michael Joseph 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (841)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4042

LiberalRoche, William 3931

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 3822

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2981

Liberal ConservativeLyons, J. N. 2866

Liberal ConservativePayzant, John Y 2816

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Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, William Stevens 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (1061)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 4042

LiberalRoche, William 3931

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 3822

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2981

Liberal ConservativeLyons, J. N. 2866

Liberal ConservativePayzant, John Y 2816

Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, William Stevens 20-Aug-1884 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (39)

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 2355

Liberal ConservativePayzant, John Y 2316

Candidate Party Votes

Power, Michael Joseph 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (37)

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2737

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2591

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 2554

LiberalFoster, J. G. 2543

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 2508

Liberal ConservativeParsons, J. F. L. 2475

Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

Candidate Party Votes

Harrington, William D. 20-Jun-1882 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (146)

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2737

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2591

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 2554

LiberalFoster, J. G. 2543

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 2508

Liberal ConservativeParsons, J. F. L. 2475

Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

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Candidate Party Votes

Fielding, William Stevens 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (11)

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 2737

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2591

LiberalFielding, William Stevens 2554

LiberalFoster, J. G. 2543

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 2508

Liberal ConservativeParsons, J. F. L. 2475

Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

Candidate Party Votes

Stairs, John Fitzwilliam 25-Nov-1879 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (416)

Liberal ConservativeStairs, John Fitzwilliam 2414

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 1998

Candidate Party Votes

Pugh, John 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (269)

Liberal ConservativeMacdonald, Charles John 3375

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 3353

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 3135

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2866

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2739

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2722

Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

Candidate Party Votes

Macdonald, Charles John 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (509)

Liberal ConservativeMacdonald, Charles John 3375

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 3353

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 3135

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2866

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2739

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2722

Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

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Harrington, William D. 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (487)

Liberal ConservativeMacdonald, Charles John 3375

Liberal ConservativeHarrington, William D. 3353

Liberal ConservativePugh, John 3135

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2866

LiberalPower, Michael Joseph 2739

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2722

Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

Candidate Party Votes

Hill, Philip Carteret 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (1044)

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2862

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2853

LiberalFarrell, Edward 2709

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, Robert 1837

Liberal ConservativeAlmon, W. J. 1818

Liberal ConservativeGriffin, M. J. 1630

Candidate Party Votes

Farrell, Edward 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (891)

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2862

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2853

LiberalFarrell, Edward 2709

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, Robert 1837

Liberal ConservativeAlmon, W. J. 1818

Liberal ConservativeGriffin, M. J. 1630

Candidate Party Votes

Archibald, Donald G. 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (1035)

LiberalHill, Philip Carteret 2862

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2853

LiberalFarrell, Edward 2709

Liberal ConservativeSedgewick, Robert 1837

Liberal ConservativeAlmon, W. J. 1818

Liberal ConservativeGriffin, M. J. 1630

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Candidate Party Votes

Taylor, John 11-Feb-1873 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (1420)

LiberalTaylor, John 2142

IndependentMotton, Robert 722

Newspapers of the era indicate that Capt. Taylor ran for the "People's Party" and that Robert Motton ran for the "Young Nova Scotia Party". Both candidates were members of the same government party but Capt. Taylor received the nod from the governing liberals.

Candidate Party Votes

Garvie, William 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (255)

LiberalGarvie, William 2752

LiberalFlinn, John 2704

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2693

Liberal ConservativeHill, Philip Carteret 2497

Liberal ConservativeDaly, M. B 2492

Liberal ConservativeGeddes, J. 2448

Garvie died December 15, 1872.

Candidate Party Votes

Flinn, John 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (207)

LiberalGarvie, William 2752

LiberalFlinn, John 2704

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2693

Liberal ConservativeHill, Philip Carteret 2497

Liberal ConservativeDaly, M. B 2492

Liberal ConservativeGeddes, J. 2448

Garvie died December 15, 1872.

Candidate Party Votes

Archibald, Donald G. 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (196)

LiberalGarvie, William 2752

LiberalFlinn, John 2704

LiberalArchibald, Donald G. 2693

Liberal ConservativeHill, Philip Carteret 2497

Liberal ConservativeDaly, M. B 2492

Liberal ConservativeGeddes, J. 2448

Garvie died December 15, 1872.

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Candidate Party Votes

Hill, Philip Carteret 17-Nov-1870 (By-election) Confederate

Majority: (14)

ConfederateHill, Philip Carteret 2150

ReformerGarvie, William 2136

Hill won the election, but his seat was declared vacant on March 20, 1871. Declared undue election. His seat was not replaced.

Candidate Party Votes

Northrup, Jeremiah 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (234)

Anti-ConfederateNorthrup, Jeremiah 2386

Anti-ConfederateCochran, James 2366

Anti-ConfederateBalcom, Henry 2364

ConfederateHill, Philip Carteret 2152

ConfederateTobin, S. 2129

ConfederateMcLeod, G. 2129

Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

Candidate Party Votes

Cochran, James 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (214)

Anti-ConfederateNorthrup, Jeremiah 2386

Anti-ConfederateCochran, James 2366

Anti-ConfederateBalcom, Henry 2364

ConfederateHill, Philip Carteret 2152

ConfederateMcLeod, G. 2129

ConfederateTobin, S. 2129

Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

Candidate Party Votes

Balcom, Henry 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (212)

Anti-ConfederateNorthrup, Jeremiah 2386

Anti-ConfederateCochran, James 2366

Anti-ConfederateBalcom, Henry 2364

ConfederateHill, Philip Carteret 2152

ConfederateTobin, S. 2129

ConfederateMcLeod, G. 2129

Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

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