Hammonds Plains-Lucasville Electoral History for Hammonds Plains- Lucasville

Electoral History for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville Electoral History for Hammonds Plains- Lucasville

Including Former Electoral District Names

Report Created for Nova Scotia Legislature Website by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library 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. The number of votes is listed as 0 if there is no information or the candidate won by acclamation.

September 1, 2021 Page 1 of 48 Electoral History for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville Hammonds Plains-Lucasville In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was renamed from Hammonds Plains-Upper Sackville and lost the area east of Highway 101, including the Upper Sackville area, to the new constituency of Sackville. It also lost the Kearney Lake area to Clayton Park West. It expanded slightly westward to gain the Upper Tantallon area north of Highway 103 from Chester-St. Margaret's and it expanded slightly southward to gain the Stillwater Lake area from Timberlea-Prospect. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Jessome, Benjamin 17-Aug-2021 Liberal Thomas (Ben) Majority: (832) Candidate Party Votes Jessome, Benjamin Liberal 3697 Chaisson, Julie Progressive Conservative 2865 Downey, Angela New Democratic Party 1333 Embrett, Mark Green Party 131

Jessome, Benjamin 30-May-2017 Liberal Thomas (Ben) Majority: (1011) Candidate Party Votes Jessome, Benjamin Liberal 3432 Whitman, Matt Progressive Conservative 2421 McGuinness, Paul New Democratic Party 1157 Alexander, Jessica Green Party 340

Jessome, Benjamin 08-Oct-2013 Liberal Thomas (Ben) Majority: (1818) Candidate Party Votes Jessome, Benjamin Liberal 3402 Lund, Peter New Democratic Party 1584 Byrne, Gina Progressive Conservative 1423 Dean, Jonathan G. Independent (Atlantica) 104

September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 48 Electoral History for Hammonds Plains - Upper Sackville Electoral History for Hammonds Plains - Upper Sackville

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September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 48 Electoral History for Hammonds Plains - Upper Sackville Hammonds Plains - Upper Sackville In 2003, Sackville-Beaverbank was renamed Hammonds Plains - Upper Sackville. This new electoral district lost Beaver Bank and Middle Sackville (SNS, 2002 c. 34).

In 2013, following the recommendation of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was renamed Hammonds Plains-Lucasville and it lost the area east of Highway 101, including the Upper Sackville area, to the new constuency of Sackville. It also lost the Kearney Lake area to Clayton Park West. It expanded slightly west to gain the Upeer Tantallon area norht of Highway 103 from Chester- St. Margaret's and it expanded slightly south to gain the Stillwater Lake area from Timberlea-Prospect. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Whynott, Mathew (Mat) 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2434) Candidate Party Votes Whynott, Mat New Democratic Party 4815 Doyle, Patrick Liberal 2381 Barnet, Barry Progressive Conservative 2218 Redmond, Shawn Green Party 210

Barnet, Barry 13-Jun-2006 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (526) Candidate Party Votes Barnet, Barry Progressive Conservative 3704 Whynott, Mat New Democratic Party 3188 Streeter, Pam Liberal 1766 Cleghorn, Scott Green Party 167

Barnet, Barry 05-Aug-2003 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (901) Candidate Party Votes Barnet, Barry Progressive Conservative 3322 Streeter, Pam Liberal 2419 Haley, Brenda New Democratic Party 2229 Patriquen, Melanie Marijuana Party 105

September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 48 Electoral History for Timberlea-Prospect Electoral History for Timberlea- Prospect

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September 1, 2021 Page 5 of 48 Electoral History for Timberlea-Prospect Timberlea-Prospect Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, Halifax St. Margaret's was renamed Timberlea-Prospect. It lost the St. Margaret's Bay area to the new Chester-St. Margaret's district. It lost the Hammonds Plains/Lucasville/Pockwock Road area to the new Sackville- Beaver Bank district. It lost the Bedford area to the new Bedford-Fall River district. In 2021, the communities of Bayside, East Dover, West Dover, and Blind Bay were gained from Chester-St. Margaret's

In 2003, it lost the Bayside and West Dover areas to Chester-St. Margaret's (SNS 2002, c. 34).

In 2013, on the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district lost the Stillwater Lake area to Hammonds Plains-Lucasville and a small number of streets in the Williamswood and Harrietsfield areas to Halifax Atlantic. It gained the Susies Lake and Quarrie Lake areas from Halifax-Clayton Park.

In 2021, the district gained Bayside, East Dover, West Dover, Blind Bay, and Hubley from Chester St. Margaret's. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Rankin, Iain Thomas 17-Aug-2021 Liberal

Majority: (2861) Candidate Party Votes Rankin, Iain Thomas Liberal 5181 Healy, Bill Progressive Conservative 2320 Theriault, Raymond New Democratic Party 1647 Ward, Harry Green Party 250 Penney, Dawn Edith Independent 90 Miari, Dessire G. Atlantica 40

Rankin, Iain Thomas 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (2242) Candidate Party Votes Rankin, Iain Thomas Liberal 4272 Kohoot, Tim Progressive Conservative 2030 Skinner, Linda Moxsom New Democratic Party 1804 Trappenberg, Kai Green Party 337 Mansfield, Matt Atlantica 118

September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 48 Electoral History for Timberlea-Prospect Rankin, Iain Thomas 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (2324) Candidate Party Votes Rankin, Iain Thomas Liberal 4492 Moxsom-Skinner, Linda New Democratic Party 2168 Pretty, Bruce R. Progressive Conservative 1588 Trappenberg, Thomas Green Party 293

Estabrooks, William 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party Irvine (Bill) Majority: (4639) Candidate Party Votes Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 6174 Mullin, Lisa Liberal 1535 Byrne, Gina Progressive Conservative 795 Trappenberg, Thomas Green Party 229

Estabrooks, William 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party Irvine (Bill) Majority: (3283) Candidate Party Votes Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 5316 Cirtwill, Juanita Progressive Conservative 2034 Mullin, Lisa Liberal 851 Trappenberg, Thomas Green Party 217

Estabrooks, William 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party Irvine (Bill) Majority: (3220) Candidate Party Votes Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 5049 Holland, Bruce Liberal 1829 Fraser, Barry Progressive Conservative 1535

September 1, 2021 Page 7 of 48 Electoral History for Timberlea-Prospect Estabrooks, William 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party Irvine (Bill) Majority: (1756) Candidate Party Votes Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 4356 Fralick, Ken Progressive Conservative 2600 Brown, Vicki Liberal 2171 Bumstead, Ken Nova Scotia Party 174

Estabrooks, William 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party Irvine (Bill) Majority: (1454) Candidate Party Votes Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 4762 Holland, Bruce Liberal 3308 Robertson, Tom Progressive Conservative 1852

Holland, Bruce 25-May-1993 Liberal

Majority: (698) Candidate Party Votes Holland, Bruce Liberal 3470 Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 2772 Forsyth-Smith, Debra Ann (Debi) Progressive Conservative 2744

September 1, 2021 Page 8 of 48 Electoral History for Chester-St. Margaret's Electoral History for Chester-St. Margaret's

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September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 48 Electoral History for Chester-St. Margaret's Chester-St. Margaret's Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, Lunenburg East was renamed Chester-St. Margaret's. It gained Tancook Islands from Lunenburg Centre, and St. Margaret's Bay from Halifax St. Margaret's.

In 2003, it expanded eastward along Highway 333 to include West Dover and Bayside (SNS 2002, c.34).

In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, this district lost the Upper Tantallon area north of Highway 103 to Hammonds Plains-Lucasville.

In 2021, the communities of Hubley, Bayside, East Dover, West Dover, and Blind Bay were moved to Timberlea-Prospect. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Barkhouse, Danielle 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (232) Candidate Party Votes Barkhouse, Danielle Progressive Conservative 3788 Killawee Liberal 3556 Reitsma New Democratic Party 1626 Alexander, Jessica Green Party 417 Foster, Steven Atlantica 68

MacKay, Hugh Wilson 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (91) Candidate Party Votes MacKay, Hugh Liberal 3112 Peterson-Rafuse, Denise New Democratic Party 3021 Chaisson, Julie Progressive Conservative 2230 Ward, Harry Green Party 413

Peterson-Rafuse, Denise 08-Oct-2013 New Democratic Party

Majority: (148) Candidate Party Votes Peterson-Rafuse, Denise New Democratic Party 3341 Irwin, Janet E. Progressive Conservative 3193 Harris, Tim W. Liberal 2943

September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 48 Electoral History for Chester-St. Margaret's Peterson-Rafuse, Denise 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2073) Candidate Party Votes Peterson-Rafuse, Denise New Democratic Party 4835 Streatch, Judy Progressive Conservative 2762 Grant, Jo-Ann Liberal 2122 Cameron, Ryan Green Party 335

Streatch, Judy 13-Jun-2006 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1117) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Judy Progressive Conservative 3950 Matheson, Jane New Democratic Party 2838 Fraughton, Rick Liberal 2192 MacKinnon, Joanne Green Party 282

Streatch, Judy 21-Jun-2005 (By-election) Progressive Conservative

Majority: (407) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Judy Progressive Conservative 2955 Fraughton, Rick Liberal 2548 Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich New Democratic Party 2434 Oddy, Michael Green Party 210

Chataway, John Edward 05-Aug-2003 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (39) Candidate Party Votes Chataway, John Edward Progressive Conservative 3451 Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich New Democratic Party 3412 Larsen, Milt Liberal 2249 Gault, Sue Nova Scotia Party 141

Chataway, John Edward 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1095) Candidate Party Votes Chataway, John Edward Progressive Conservative 4193 Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich New Democratic Party 3098 Duerdin, Karen Willis Liberal 1971

September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 48 Electoral History for Chester-St. Margaret's Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich 24-Mar-1998 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (103) Candidate Party Votes Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich Progressive Conservative 3256 Barkhouse, James Alfred Liberal 3153 Maley, Doris New Democratic Party 2837

Barkhouse, James Alfred 25-May-1993 Liberal (Jim) Majority: (2158) Candidate Party Votes Barkhouse, James Alfred Liberal 5025 Heisler, Aileen Progressive Conservative 2867 Ross, Jack New Democratic Party 1644 Callaway, Malcolm Independent 185

September 1, 2021 Page 12 of 48 Electoral History for Sackville-Beaver Bank Electoral History for Sackville-Beaver Bank

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September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 48 Electoral History for Sackville-Beaver Bank Sackville-Beaver Bank The Sackville-Beaver Bank electoral district was created in 1992 following the recommendations of the Electoral Boundaries Commission. The boundaries of the constituency were drawn to encompass the Windsor Junction/Fall River Station area, formerly part of the Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley constituency; the Hammonds Plains/Lucasville/Pockwock Road area, formerly part of the Halifax-St. Margaret's district, and the area north of the Beaverbank Road, formerly part of the Sackville district.

In 2003, it lost Beaver Bank to Waverly-Fall River and the name changed to Hammonds Plains-Upper Sackville. (SNS, 2002, c. 34) Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Barnet, Barry 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (622) Candidate Party Votes Barnet, Barry Progressive Conservative 3573 Godin, Rosemary New Democratic Party 2951 MacDonald, William Liberal 2276

Godin, Rosemary 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (693) Candidate Party Votes Godin, Rosemary New Democratic Party 3821 MacDonald, William Liberal 3128 Taylor, Stephen Progressive Conservative 2485

MacDonald, William (Bill) 25-May-1993 Liberal

Majority: (856) Candidate Party Votes MacDonald, William Liberal 3620 Sutherland, Frank New Democratic Party 2764 Taylor, Stephen Progressive Conservative 2353

September 1, 2021 Page 14 of 48 Electoral History for Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley Electoral History for Bedford- Musquodoboit Valley

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September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 48 Electoral History for Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley was created in 1978 when the large riding of Halifax Cobequid was divided up into the ridings: Sackville, Halifax-Bedford Basin, Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley, and Cole Harbour.

The name of Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley was changed to Bedford-Fall River following the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission Report. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Streatch, Kenneth (Ken) 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1937) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Kenneth Progressive Conservative 5740 Regan, Geoff Liberal 3803 Coldwell, Susan New Democratic Party 1604

Streatch, Kenneth (Ken) 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (3198) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Kenneth Progressive Conservative 4953 Dillon, John M. Liberal 1755 Coldwell, Susan New Democratic Party 1468 Nieforth, Alfred Labour 82

Streatch, Kenneth (Ken) 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2683) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Kenneth Progressive Conservative 4929 Isenor, Dwight Liberal 2246 Carroll, Bruce New Democratic Party 1379

Streatch, Kenneth (Ken) 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2208) Candidate Party Votes Streatch, Kenneth Progressive Conservative 4951 MacLean, Jim Liberal 2743 Hoganson, Gerald B. New Democratic Party 708

September 1, 2021 Page 16 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid

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September 1, 2021 Page 17 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid Halifax Cobequid In 1967, the electoral district named Halifax County North West was renamed Halifax Cobequid (SNS 1966, c. 34, s2 i ).

In 1978, the large riding of Halifax Cobequid was divided up into the ridings: Sackville, Halifax- Bedford Basin, Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley, and Cole Harbour.

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Doucet, George Raymond 02-Apr-1974 Liberal (Gerry) Majority: (1813) Candidate Party Votes Doucet, George Raymond Liberal 8691 Hudson, Silvia Progressive Conservative 6878 Cann, George C. New Democratic Party 1964

Riley, George Stuart 13-Oct-1970 Liberal

Majority: (1026) Candidate Party Votes Riley, George Stuart Liberal 6453 Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard Progressive Conservative 5427 Dombrowski, Bruno New Democratic Party 833

Fitzgerald, Gordon 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative Howard (Paddy) Majority: (320) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard Progressive Conservative 5463 Cruickshank, John F. Liberal 5143

September 1, 2021 Page 18 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax St. Margaret's Electoral History for Halifax St. Margaret's

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September 1, 2021 Page 19 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax St. Margaret's Halifax St. Margaret's Chapter 34 of the Statues of Nova Scotia for 1966 renamed Halifax County West to Halifax West. It was then subsequently renamed Halifax St. Margaret's in 1967.

Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Report, Halifax St. Margaret's was renamed Timberlea-Prospect. It lost the St. Margaret's Bay area to the new Chester-St. Margaret's. It lost Hammonds Plains/Lucasville/Pockwock Road area to the new Sackville-Beaverbank. It lost the Bedford area to the new Bedford-Fall River. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Lawrence, Gerald A. 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative (Jerry) Majority: (513) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, Gerald A. (Jerry) Progressive Conservative 4574 Burke, Kevin Liberal 4061 Estabrooks, William Irvine New Democratic Party 3623

Lawrence, Gerald A. 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative (Jerry) Majority: (2883) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, Gerald A. (Jerry) Progressive Conservative 5141 Viau, Lillian New Democratic Party 2258 Kelly, Michael N. Liberal 1559

Lawrence, Gerald A. 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative (Jerry) Majority: (2243) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, Gerald A. (Jerry) Progressive Conservative 4860 Poirier, Helena Liberal 2617 Viau, Lillian New Democratic Party 2193

September 1, 2021 Page 20 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax St. Margaret's Lawrence, Gerald A. 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative (Jerry) Majority: (2128) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, Gerald A. (Jerry) Progressive Conservative 5277 Tingley, Terry Liberal 3149 Craig, Garry Richard New Democratic Party 1278

Pace, Leonard Lawson 02-Apr-1974 Liberal

Majority: (1154) Candidate Party Votes Pace, Leonard Lawson Liberal 7238 Piercey, george C. Progressive Conservative 6084 Rogers, Richard New Democratic Party 1798

Pace, Leonard Lawson 13-Oct-1970 Liberal

Majority: (1423) Candidate Party Votes Pace, Leonard Lawson Liberal 6152 McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 4729 Jobson, Keith B. New Democratic Party 1020

McNeil, Douglas Charles 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative (Dugger) Majority: (1120) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 5030 McKinnon, Alex Liberal 3910 Prowse, Peggy New Democratic Party 466

September 1, 2021 Page 21 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax Northwest Electoral History for Halifax Northwest

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September 1, 2021 Page 22 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax Northwest 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)) Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Fitzgerald, Gordon 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative Howard (Paddy) Majority: (1532) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard Progressive Conservative 5559 Burris, George D. Liberal 4027 Guptil, Gerald A. New Democratic Party 329

Fitzgerald, Gordon 07-Jun-1960 Progressive Conservative Howard (Paddy) Majority: (27) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard Progressive Conservative 4209 Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 4182 Wilson, Lloyd C. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 650 Federation)

Fielding, Ronald Manning 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

Majority: (190) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 3763 Haverstock, Samuel E. Progressive Conservative 3573 Wilson, Lloyd C. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 130 Federation)

September 1, 2021 Page 23 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax West Electoral History for Halifax West

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September 1, 2021 Page 24 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax West 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. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected McNeil, Douglas Charles 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative (Dugger) Majority: (2666) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 8792 Reardon, Charles Henry Liberal 6126 Martell, Harold J. New Democratic Party 506

Reardon, Charles Henry 07-Jun-1960 Liberal

Majority: (241) Candidate Party Votes Reardon, Charles Henry Liberal 6925 McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 6684 Martell, Harold J. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 1225 Federation)

Reardon, Charles Henry 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

Majority: (244) Candidate Party Votes Reardon, Charles Henry Liberal 6119 Dalton, William J. Progressive Conservative 5875

September 1, 2021 Page 25 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax West Fielding, Ronald Manning 26-May-1953 Liberal

Majority: (1134) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 8061 Haverstock, Earl Progressive Conservative 6927 Wilson, Lloyd C. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 723 Federation)

Fielding, Ronald Manning 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (2993) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 6788 Walker, Malcolm Edgbert Progressive Conservative 3795 Young, Fred CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 3027 Federation)

Fielding, Ronald Manning 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

Majority: (2211) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 4997 Walker, Malcolm Edgbert Progressive Conservative 2786 Young, Fred CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 2392 Federation)

Fielding, Ronald Manning 28-Oct-1941 Liberal

Majority: (1279) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, Ronald Manning Liberal 4459 Roper, John Shenstoneq Progressive Conservative 3180

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

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Hagen, George E. Liberal 0 Hagen won by acclamation. He died November 11, 1940.

September 1, 2021 Page 26 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax West Hagen, George E. 29-Jun-1937 Liberal

Majority: (746) Candidate Party Votes Hagen, George E. Liberal 5034 Phinney, Earle C. Progressive Conservative 4288

Hagen, George E. 22-Aug-1933 Liberal

Majority: (847) Candidate Party Votes Hagen, George E. Liberal 4804 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 3957

September 1, 2021 Page 27 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Electoral History for Halifax County

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September 1, 2021 Page 28 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County 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.

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Murphy, George Henry 21-Jan-1930 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (5128) Candidate Party Votes Murphy, George Henry Liberal Conservative 17954 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 12826

Morton, Angus 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative MacDonald Majority: (191) Candidate Party Votes Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 11589 Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 11357 Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 11298 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 11273 Cragg, Edward Joseph Liberal 11215 Bligh, Frederick P. Liberal Conservative 11082 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 11076 Byrne, Thomas J. Liberal 10939 Russell, Bernard W. Liberal 10855 Kennedy, William J. Liberal 10591 Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

September 1, 2021 Page 29 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Mahoney, John Francis 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (507) Candidate Party Votes Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 11589 Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 11357 Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 11298 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 11273 Cragg, Edward Joseph Liberal 11215 Bligh, Frederick P. Liberal Conservative 11082 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 11076 Byrne, Thomas J. Liberal 10939 Russell, Bernard W. Liberal 10855 Kennedy, William J. Liberal 10591 Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

Isnor, Gordon B. 01-Oct-1928 Liberal

Majority: (275) Candidate Party Votes Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 11589 Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 11357 Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 11298 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 11273 Cragg, Edward Joseph Liberal 11215 Bligh, Frederick P. Liberal Conservative 11082 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 11076 Byrne, Thomas J. Liberal 10939 Russell, Bernard W. Liberal 10855 Kennedy, William J. Liberal 10591 Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

Fraser, Josiah Frederick 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (216) Candidate Party Votes Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 11589 Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 11357 Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 11298 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 11273 Cragg, Edward Joseph Liberal 11215 Bligh, Frederick P. Liberal Conservative 11082 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 11076 Byrne, Thomas J. Liberal 10939 Russell, Bernard W. Liberal 10855 Kennedy, William J. Liberal 10591 Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

September 1, 2021 Page 30 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Cragg, Edward Joseph 01-Oct-1928 Liberal

Majority: (133) Candidate Party Votes Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 11589 Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 11357 Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 11298 Morton, Angus MacDonald Liberal Conservative 11273 Cragg, Edward Joseph Liberal 11215 Bligh, Frederick P. Liberal Conservative 11082 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 11076 Byrne, Thomas J. Liberal 10939 Russell, Bernard W. Liberal 10855 Kennedy, William J. Liberal 10591 Mahoney, died September 2, 1929. Cragg resigned to contest federal election.

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

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 0 Walker won by acclamation.

Walker, John Archibald 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7388) Candidate Party Votes Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 15985 Montgomerie, Alexander Liberal Conservative 15952 Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 15899 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 15679 Piercey, William Drysdale Liberal Conservative 15672 Murphy, John Liberal 8291 MacDougall, John G. Liberal 8256 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 7905 Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 7900 O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 7872 Mosher, Walter Labour 571 Daw, Robert Labour 480 Breen, Alban L. Labour 392 Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

September 1, 2021 Page 31 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Piercey, William Drysdale 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7381) Candidate Party Votes Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 15985 Montgomerie, Alexander Liberal Conservative 15952 Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 15899 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 15679 Piercey, William Drysdale Liberal Conservative 15672 Murphy, John Liberal 8291 MacDougall, John G. Liberal 8256 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 7905 Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 7900 O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 7872 Mosher, Walter Labour 571 Daw, Robert Labour 480 Breen, Alban L. Labour 392 Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

Montgomerie, Alexander 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7661) Candidate Party Votes Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 15985 Montgomerie, Alexander Liberal Conservative 15952 Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 15899 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 15679 Piercey, William Drysdale Liberal Conservative 15672 Murphy, John Liberal 8291 MacDougall, John G. Liberal 8256 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 7905 Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 7900 O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 7872 Mosher, Walter Labour 571 Daw, Robert Labour 480 Breen, Alban L. Labour 392 Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

September 1, 2021 Page 32 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Mahoney, John Francis 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7608) Candidate Party Votes Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 15985 Montgomerie, Alexander Liberal Conservative 15952 Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 15899 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 15679 Piercey, William Drysdale Liberal Conservative 15672 Murphy, John Liberal 8291 MacDougall, John G. Liberal 8256 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 7905 Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 7900 O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 7872 Mosher, Walter Labour 571 Daw, Robert Labour 480 Breen, Alban L. Labour 392 Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

Fraser, Josiah Frederick 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7694) Candidate Party Votes Fraser, Josiah Frederick Liberal Conservative 15985 Montgomerie, Alexander Liberal Conservative 15952 Mahoney, John Francis Liberal Conservative 15899 Walker, John Archibald Liberal Conservative 15679 Piercey, William Drysdale Liberal Conservative 15672 Murphy, John Liberal 8291 MacDougall, John G. Liberal 8256 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 7905 Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 7900 O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 7872 Mosher, Walter Labour 571 Daw, Robert Labour 480 Breen, Alban L. Labour 392 Walker was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Provincial Development, July 16, 1925. He was re-elected August 1, 1925.

O'Hearn, Walter Joseph 16-Jan-1923 (By-election) Liberal Aloysius Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes O'Hearn, Walter Joseph Aloysius Liberal 0 O'Hearn won by acclamation.

September 1, 2021 Page 33 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Finn, Robert Emmett 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2240) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6554 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6285 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6057 Burris, Adam Dunlap Liberal 5936 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 5817 Archibald, John B. Liberal Conservative 4045 Brenton, Robert A. Liberal Conservative 3860 Stevens, Frederick W. Liberal Conservative 3642 Gillis, Francis A. Liberal Conservative 3595 Wallace, Joseph S. Farmers' Party 3409 McDonald, Ronald A. Labour 3369 Healy, Patrick J. Labour 3336 Power, Edward L. Liberal Conservative 3236 Kuhn, Peter McN Farmers' Party 3165 McKenzie, Joseph H. Labour 3157 Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

Douglas, John Brown 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2012) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6554 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6285 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6057 Burris, Adam Dunlap Liberal 5936 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 5817 Archibald, John B. Liberal Conservative 4045 Brenton, Robert A. Liberal Conservative 3860 Stevens, Frederick W. Liberal Conservative 3642 Gillis, Francis A. Liberal Conservative 3595 Wallace, Joseph S. Farmers' Party 3409 McDonald, Ronald A. Labour 3369 Healy, Patrick J. Labour 3336 Power, Edward L. Liberal Conservative 3236 Kuhn, Peter McN Farmers' Party 3165 McKenzie, Joseph H. Labour 3157 Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

September 1, 2021 Page 34 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Connolly, John Lane 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (1772) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6554 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6285 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6057 Burris, Adam Dunlap Liberal 5936 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 5817 Archibald, John B. Liberal Conservative 4045 Brenton, Robert A. Liberal Conservative 3860 Stevens, Frederick W. Liberal Conservative 3642 Gillis, Francis A. Liberal Conservative 3595 Wallace, Joseph S. Farmers' Party 3409 McDonald, Ronald A. Labour 3369 Healy, Patrick J. Labour 3336 Power, Edward L. Liberal Conservative 3236 Kuhn, Peter McN Farmers' Party 3165 McKenzie, Joseph H. Labour 3157 Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

Burris, Adam Dunlap 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (1891) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6554 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6285 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6057 Burris, Adam Dunlap Liberal 5936 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 5817 Archibald, John B. Liberal Conservative 4045 Brenton, Robert A. Liberal Conservative 3860 Stevens, Frederick W. Liberal Conservative 3642 Gillis, Francis A. Liberal Conservative 3595 Wallace, Joseph S. Farmers' Party 3409 McDonald, Ronald A. Labour 3369 Healy, Patrick J. Labour 3336 Power, Edward L. Liberal Conservative 3236 Kuhn, Peter McN Farmers' Party 3165 McKenzie, Joseph H. Labour 3157 Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

September 1, 2021 Page 35 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Bauld, Henry Gibson 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (2509) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6554 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6285 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6057 Burris, Adam Dunlap Liberal 5936 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 5817 Archibald, John B. Liberal Conservative 4045 Brenton, Robert A. Liberal Conservative 3860 Stevens, Frederick W. Liberal Conservative 3642 Gillis, Francis A. Liberal Conservative 3595 Wallace, Joseph S. Farmers' Party 3409 McDonald, Ronald A. Labour 3369 Healy, Patrick J. Labour 3336 Power, Edward L. Liberal Conservative 3236 Kuhn, Peter McN Farmers' Party 3165 McKenzie, Joseph H. Labour 3157 Finn resigned to contest the federal by-election of December 4, 1922. He was replaced by Walter J. O'Hearn

McInnes, Hector 20-Jun-1916 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (348) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6855 McInnes, Hector Liberal Conservative 6735 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6703 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6606 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 6545 Regan, John W. Liberal Conservative 6387 Quinn, Felix P. Liberal Conservative 6370 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6359 Williams, E. F. Liberal Conservative 6266 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 6213

September 1, 2021 Page 36 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Finn, Robert Emmett 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (316) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6855 McInnes, Hector Liberal Conservative 6735 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6703 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6606 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 6545 Regan, John W. Liberal Conservative 6387 Quinn, Felix P. Liberal Conservative 6370 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6359 Williams, E. F. Liberal Conservative 6266 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 6213

Faulkner, George Everett 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (219) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6855 McInnes, Hector Liberal Conservative 6735 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6703 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6606 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 6545 Regan, John W. Liberal Conservative 6387 Quinn, Felix P. Liberal Conservative 6370 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6359 Williams, E. F. Liberal Conservative 6266 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 6213

Connolly, John Lane 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (158) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6855 McInnes, Hector Liberal Conservative 6735 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6703 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6606 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 6545 Regan, John W. Liberal Conservative 6387 Quinn, Felix P. Liberal Conservative 6370 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6359 Williams, E. F. Liberal Conservative 6266 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 6213

September 1, 2021 Page 37 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Bauld, Henry Gibson 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (468) Candidate Party Votes Bauld, Henry Gibson Liberal 6855 McInnes, Hector Liberal Conservative 6735 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 6703 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6606 Connolly, John Lane Liberal 6545 Regan, John W. Liberal Conservative 6387 Quinn, Felix P. Liberal Conservative 6370 Douglas, John Brown Liberal 6359 Williams, E. F. Liberal Conservative 6266 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 6213

Logan, Fulton Johnson 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (955) Candidate Party Votes Logan, Fulton Johnson Liberal 6142 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6120 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5836 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 5187 Smith, Nelson R. Liberal Conservative 4825 O'Mullin, J. C. Liberal Conservative 3937 Joy, John T. Labour 2575

Finn, Robert Emmett 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (649) Candidate Party Votes Logan, Fulton Johnson Liberal 6142 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6120 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5836 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 5187 Smith, Nelson R. Liberal Conservative 4825 O'Mullin, J. C. Liberal Conservative 3937 Joy, John T. Labour 2575

September 1, 2021 Page 38 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Faulkner, George Everett 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (933) Candidate Party Votes Logan, Fulton Johnson Liberal 6142 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 6120 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5836 Bligh, F. P. Liberal Conservative 5187 Smith, Nelson R. Liberal Conservative 4825 O'Mullin, J. C. Liberal Conservative 3937 Joy, John T. Labour 2575

McPherson, David 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (1127) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5550 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 5475 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5372 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4423 Sedgewick, W. M. Liberal Conservative 4093 O'Connor, W. F. Liberal Conservative 3943

Finn, Robert Emmett 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (949) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5550 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 5475 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5372 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4423 Sedgewick, W. M. Liberal Conservative 4093 O'Connor, W. F. Liberal Conservative 3943

Faulkner, George Everett 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (1052) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5550 Faulkner, George Everett Liberal 5475 Finn, Robert Emmett Liberal 5372 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4423 Sedgewick, W. M. Liberal Conservative 4093 O'Connor, W. F. Liberal Conservative 3943

September 1, 2021 Page 39 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Mitchell, George 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (248) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5049 Mitchell, George Liberal 4955 Keefe, Michael Edwin Liberal 4840 Crosby, Adam B. Liberal Conservative 4707 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4487 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 4185

McPherson, David 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (342) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5049 Mitchell, George Liberal 4955 Keefe, Michael Edwin Liberal 4840 Crosby, Adam B. Liberal Conservative 4707 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4487 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 4185

Keefe, Michael Edwin 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (133) Candidate Party Votes McPherson, David Liberal 5049 Mitchell, George Liberal 4955 Keefe, Michael Edwin Liberal 4840 Crosby, Adam B. Liberal Conservative 4707 Campbell, G. M. Liberal Conservative 4487 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 4185

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

Majority: (544) Candidate Party Votes Keefe, Michael Edwin Liberal 4400 Crosby, Adam B. Liberal Conservative 3856

September 1, 2021 Page 40 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Wallace, William Bernard 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (347) Candidate Party Votes Mitchell, George Liberal 5312 McPherson, David Liberal 5307 Wallace, William Bernard Liberal 5101 Foster, Miner T. Liberal Conservative 4754 Stairs, John Fitzwilliam Liberal Conservative 4563 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4350 Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

Mitchell, George 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (558) Candidate Party Votes Mitchell, George Liberal 5312 McPherson, David Liberal 5307 Wallace, William Bernard Liberal 5101 Foster, Miner T. Liberal Conservative 4754 Stairs, John Fitzwilliam Liberal Conservative 4563 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4350 Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

McPherson, David 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (553) Candidate Party Votes Mitchell, George Liberal 5312 McPherson, David Liberal 5307 Wallace, William Bernard Liberal 5101 Foster, Miner T. Liberal Conservative 4754 Stairs, John Fitzwilliam Liberal Conservative 4563 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4350 Wallace resigned to contest the federal general election of November 7, 1900. He was replaced by Michael Keefe.

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

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Wallace, William Bernard Liberal 0 Wallace won by acclamation.

September 1, 2021 Page 41 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Roche, William 15-Mar-1894 Liberal

Majority: (245) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4795 Roche, William Liberal 4651 Black, William Anderson Liberal Conservative 4570 Morrow, James Liberal Conservative 4406 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4373 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4019 Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Fielding, William Stevens 15-Mar-1894 Liberal

Majority: (389) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4795 Roche, William Liberal 4651 Black, William Anderson Liberal Conservative 4570 Morrow, James Liberal Conservative 4406 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4373 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4019 Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Black, William Anderson 15-Mar-1894 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (164) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4795 Roche, William Liberal 4651 Black, William Anderson Liberal Conservative 4570 Morrow, James Liberal Conservative 4406 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4373 Walsh, T. W. Liberal Conservative 4019 Fielding resigned to contest the federal by-election of August 5, 1896. He was replaced by William Wallace.

Roche, William 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (609) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 5036 Roche, William Liberal 4828 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4752 Henry, H. McD Liberal Conservative 4219 O'Mullin, P Liberal Conservative 3946 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 3928

September 1, 2021 Page 42 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Power, Michael Joseph 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (533) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 5036 Roche, William Liberal 4828 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4752 Henry, H. McD Liberal Conservative 4219 O'Mullin, P Liberal Conservative 3946 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 3928

Fielding, William Stevens 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (817) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 5036 Roche, William Liberal 4828 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 4752 Henry, H. McD Liberal Conservative 4219 O'Mullin, P Liberal Conservative 3946 Stewart, J. J. Liberal Conservative 3928

Roche, William 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (950) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4042 Roche, William Liberal 3931 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 3822 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2981 Lyons, J. N. Liberal Conservative 2866 Payzant, John Y Liberal Conservative 2816

Power, Michael Joseph 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (841) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4042 Roche, William Liberal 3931 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 3822 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2981 Lyons, J. N. Liberal Conservative 2866 Payzant, John Y Liberal Conservative 2816

September 1, 2021 Page 43 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Fielding, William Stevens 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (1061) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 4042 Roche, William Liberal 3931 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 3822 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2981 Lyons, J. N. Liberal Conservative 2866 Payzant, John Y Liberal Conservative 2816

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

Majority: (39) Candidate Party Votes Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 2355 Payzant, John Y Liberal Conservative 2316

Power, Michael Joseph 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (37) Candidate Party Votes Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2737 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2591 Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 2554 Foster, J. G. Liberal 2543 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 2508 Parsons, J. F. L. Liberal Conservative 2475 Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

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

Majority: (146) Candidate Party Votes Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2737 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2591 Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 2554 Foster, J. G. Liberal 2543 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 2508 Parsons, J. F. L. Liberal Conservative 2475 Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

September 1, 2021 Page 44 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Fielding, William Stevens 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (11) Candidate Party Votes Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 2737 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2591 Fielding, William Stevens Liberal 2554 Foster, J. G. Liberal 2543 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 2508 Parsons, J. F. L. Liberal Conservative 2475 Fielding seat declared vacant. He was appointed Provincial Secretary. He was re-elected August 20, 1884.

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

Majority: (416) Candidate Party Votes Stairs, John Fitzwilliam Liberal Conservative 2414 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 1998

Pugh, John 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (269) Candidate Party Votes Macdonald, Charles John Liberal Conservative 3375 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 3353 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 3135 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2866 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2739 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2722 Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

Macdonald, Charles John 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (509) Candidate Party Votes Macdonald, Charles John Liberal Conservative 3375 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 3353 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 3135 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2866 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2739 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2722 Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

September 1, 2021 Page 45 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Harrington, William D. 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (487) Candidate Party Votes Macdonald, Charles John Liberal Conservative 3375 Harrington, William D. Liberal Conservative 3353 Pugh, John Liberal Conservative 3135 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2866 Power, Michael Joseph Liberal 2739 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2722 Macdonald resigned May 14, 1879. He was appointed post office inspector. He was replaced by John F. Stairs.

Hill, Philip Carteret 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (1044) Candidate Party Votes Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2862 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2853 Farrell, Edward Liberal 2709 Sedgewick, Robert Liberal Conservative 1837 Almon, W. J. Liberal Conservative 1818 Griffin, M. J. Liberal Conservative 1630

Farrell, Edward 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (891) Candidate Party Votes Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2862 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2853 Farrell, Edward Liberal 2709 Sedgewick, Robert Liberal Conservative 1837 Almon, W. J. Liberal Conservative 1818 Griffin, M. J. Liberal Conservative 1630

Archibald, Donald G. 17-Dec-1874 Liberal

Majority: (1035) Candidate Party Votes Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal 2862 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2853 Farrell, Edward Liberal 2709 Sedgewick, Robert Liberal Conservative 1837 Almon, W. J. Liberal Conservative 1818 Griffin, M. J. Liberal Conservative 1630

September 1, 2021 Page 46 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Taylor, John 11-Feb-1873 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (1420) Candidate Party Votes Taylor, John Liberal 2142 Motton, Robert Independent 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.

Garvie, William 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (255) Candidate Party Votes Garvie, William Liberal 2752 Flinn, John Liberal 2704 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2693 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal Conservative 2497 Daly, M. B Liberal Conservative 2492 Geddes, J. Liberal Conservative 2448 Garvie died December 15, 1872.

Flinn, John 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (207) Candidate Party Votes Garvie, William Liberal 2752 Flinn, John Liberal 2704 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2693 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal Conservative 2497 Daly, M. B Liberal Conservative 2492 Geddes, J. Liberal Conservative 2448 Garvie died December 15, 1872.

Archibald, Donald G. 16-May-1871 Liberal

Majority: (196) Candidate Party Votes Garvie, William Liberal 2752 Flinn, John Liberal 2704 Archibald, Donald G. Liberal 2693 Hill, Philip Carteret Liberal Conservative 2497 Daly, M. B Liberal Conservative 2492 Geddes, J. Liberal Conservative 2448 Garvie died December 15, 1872.

September 1, 2021 Page 47 of 48 Electoral History for Halifax County Hill, Philip Carteret 17-Nov-1870 (By-election) Confederate

Majority: (14) Candidate Party Votes Hill, Philip Carteret Confederate 2150 Garvie, William Reformer 2136 Hill won the election, but his seat was declared vacant on March 20, 1871. Declared undue election. His seat was not replaced.

Northrup, Jeremiah 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (234) Candidate Party Votes Northrup, Jeremiah Anti-Confederate 2386 Cochran, James Anti-Confederate 2366 Balcom, Henry Anti-Confederate 2364 Hill, Philip Carteret Confederate 2152 McLeod, G. Confederate 2129 Tobin, S. Confederate 2129 Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

Cochran, James 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (214) Candidate Party Votes Northrup, Jeremiah Anti-Confederate 2386 Cochran, James Anti-Confederate 2366 Balcom, Henry Anti-Confederate 2364 Hill, Philip Carteret Confederate 2152 McLeod, G. Confederate 2129 Tobin, S. Confederate 2129 Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

Balcom, Henry 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (212) Candidate Party Votes Northrup, Jeremiah Anti-Confederate 2386 Cochran, James Anti-Confederate 2366 Balcom, Henry Anti-Confederate 2364 Hill, Philip Carteret Confederate 2152 Tobin, S. Confederate 2129 McLeod, G. Confederate 2129 Northrup was appointed to the Senate October 10, 1870. He was replaced by Philip Hill.

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