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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.
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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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Electoral History for Halifax County
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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Electoral History for Halifax County
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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Electoral History for Halifax County
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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Candidate Party Votes
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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