Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis (2021) Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis (2021)
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 39 Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis (2021) Digby-Annapolis (2021) In 2021, Clare-Digby was removed and Digby-Annapolis was restored, gaining Milford, Bear River, Clementsport, and other communities south to the Queens County line from Annapolis.
Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Balser, Jill S. 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (771) Candidate Party Votes Balser, Jill S. Progressive Conservative 2636 MacAlpine, Jimmy Liberal 1865 Carty, Michael New Democratic Party 626 Walker, Jessica Green Party 113 Ducharme, Tyler Atlantica 80
September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 39 Electoral History for Clare-Digby Electoral History for Clare-Digby
Including Former Electoral District Names
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September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 39 Electoral History for Clare-Digby Clare-Digby In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, Clare was renamed Clare-Digby and was expanded to include the remainder of Digby County.
Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Wilson, Gordon Lloyd 30-May-2017 Liberal
Majority: (1761) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, Gordon L. Liberal 4044 Cormier, Norm Progressive Conservative 2283 Neil, Harold New Democratic Party 1682
Wilson, Gordon Lloyd 08-Oct-2013 Liberal
Majority: (2211) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, Gordon L. Liberal 5122 LeBlanc, Paul Emile Progressive Conservative 2911 Kenley, Dean New Democratic Party 842 Thurber, Ian Independent 492
September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 39 Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis
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 5 of 39 Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis Digby-Annapolis Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Report, Digby was renamed Digby- Annapolis Royal. It gained Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Basin/Clements area and Milford/Maitland Bridge area from Annapolis West.
In 2013 following the recommendation of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this Digby portion of this district merged with Clare Digby and the Annapolis portion merged with Annapolis, excluding the Maitland Bridge area which merged with Queens-Shelburne. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Theriault, Harold Elwood 09-Jun-2009 Liberal Jr. (Junior) Majority: (2422) Candidate Party Votes Theriault, Harold Elwood Jr. Liberal 3514 Oliver, Sherri New Democratic Party 1092 Nesbitt, Cindy Progressive Conservative 852 Bean, Namron Green Party 78
Theriault, Harold Elwood 13-Jun-2006 Liberal Jr. (Junior) Majority: (864) Candidate Party Votes Theriault, Harold Elwood Jr. Liberal 3029 MacAlpine, Jimmy Progressive Conservative 2170 Oliver, Andrew New Democratic Party 663 Bean, Namron Green Party 92
Theriault, Harold Elwood 05-Aug-2003 Liberal Jr. (Junior) Majority: (327) Candidate Party Votes Theriault, Harold Elwood Jr. Liberal 2666 Balser, Gordon Douglas Progressive Conservative 2339 Trask, Deborah New Democratic Party 755 Reid, Gordon Douglas Nova Scotia Party 91
September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 39 Electoral History for Digby-Annapolis Balser, Gordon Douglas 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (2230) Candidate Party Votes Balser, Gordon Douglas Progressive Conservative 3780 O'Neil, Vivian Liberal 1550 Downes, Steve New Democratic Party 1105
Balser, Gordon Douglas 24-Mar-1998 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (233) Candidate Party Votes Balser, Gordon Douglas Progressive Conservative 2465 Drish, John Liberal 2232 Downes, Steve New Democratic Party 1925
Casey, Joseph Henry 25-May-1993 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (4284) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 5805 MacAlpine, Walter Progressive Conservative 1521 Jamieson, Susan New Democratic Party 797
September 1, 2021 Page 7 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis Electoral History for Annapolis
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 8 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis Annapolis Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, the name of Annapolis East was changed to Annapolis and the boundary was extended to include the Annapolis River area, which was formerly part of the Annapolis West district. In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries. Commission report, the district gained the Annapolis County portion of Digby-Annapolis north of the Maitland Bridge Area. In 2021, the district lost Milford, Bear River, Clementsport, and some communities south of these to the Queens County Line to Digby-Annapolis. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Kerr, Carman 17-Aug-2021 Liberal
Majority: (1478) Candidate Party Votes Kerr, Carman Liberal 4231 Ehrenfeld-Poole, Jennifer Progressive Conservative 2753 Burbidge, Cheryl New Democratic Party 1127 Grear, Krista Green Party 306 Robertson, Mark Atlantica 109
McNeil, Stephen Ronald 30-May-2017 Liberal
Majority: (4893) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Stephen Liberal 6410 Sproul, Colin New Democratic Party 1517 Hurlock, Ginny Progressive Conservative 1480 Crockatt, Zac Green Party 366 Robinson, Kent Atlantica 130
McNeil, Stephen Ronald 08-Oct-2013 Liberal
Majority: (6320) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Stephen Liberal 7710 Hurlock, Ginny Progressive Conservative 1390 Spurr, Henry New Democratic Party 834 Neufeld, Ron Green Party 227
September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis McNeil, Stephen Ronald 09-Jun-2009 Liberal
Majority: (5315) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Stephen Liberal 6446 Spurr, Henry New Democratic Party 1131 Robinson, Kent Progressive Conservative 971 Spinney, Jamie Green Party 198
McNeil, Stephen Ronald 13-Jun-2006 Liberal
Majority: (2627) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Stephen Liberal 4678 Hannam, Blair C. Progressive Conservative 2041 MacKenzie, Calum New Democratic Party 1391 McGowan, Ken Green Party 206
McNeil, Stephen Ronald 05-Aug-2003 Liberal
Majority: (1727) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Stephen Liberal 4522 Chipman, Frank Progressive Conservative 2795 Nette, Adrian New Democratic Party 1395 Wilson, Harry Nova Scotia Party 185
Chipman, Frank 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (761) Candidate Party Votes Chipman, Frank Progressive Conservative 4026 McNeil, Stephen Liberal 3265 Clahane, Tom New Democratic Party 1708 Mann, Paul Nova Scotia Party 271
September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis Montgomery, Laurence 24-Mar-1998 Liberal Edward (Laurie) Majority: (250) Candidate Party Votes Montgomery, Laurence Liberal 3448 Stewart, Basil Progressive Conservative 3198 Kinsella, John New Democratic Party 2468 Mann, Bob Independent 215
Rayfuse, Earle Albert 25-May-1993 Liberal
Majority: (3634) Candidate Party Votes Rayfuse, Earle Albert Liberal 7022 Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 3388 Wolfe, Margaret New Democratic Party 756
September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis West Electoral History for Annapolis West
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 12 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis West Annapolis West Annapolis West was created by a division of Annapolis County into Annapolis East And Annapolis West. (SNS 1955, c. 27, s. 4) and includes the town of Annapolis Royal.
Annapolis West was eliminated following the recommendation of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission Report.
Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Kerr, John Gregory (Greg) 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (1022) Candidate Party Votes Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 3090 Lewis, Daurene Liberal 2068 Onysko, Nancy New Democratic Party 306 MacDonald, Leo E. Independent 76
Kerr, John Gregory (Greg) 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (790) Candidate Party Votes Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 2809 Anderson, Herb Liberal 2019 Langille, Howard New Democratic Party 405
Kerr, John Gregory (Greg) 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (890) Candidate Party Votes Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 2784 Anderson, Herb Liberal 1894 Taylor, John R. New Democratic Party 519
Kerr, John Gregory (Greg) 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (361) Candidate Party Votes Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 2690 Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2329 Duchesne, Larry New Democratic Party 301
September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis West Nicholson, Peter Murray 02-Apr-1974 Liberal
Majority: (486) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2636 Kerr, John Gregory Progressive Conservative 2150 Lowe, David N. New Democratic Party 188
Nicholson, Peter Murray 13-Oct-1970 Liberal
Majority: (353) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2401 Sanford, H. Robert Progressive Conservative 2048
Nicholson, Peter Murray 30-May-1967 Liberal
Majority: (357) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2338 Green, Kenneth E. Progressive Conservative 1981
Nicholson, Peter Murray 08-Oct-1963 Liberal
Majority: (311) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2386 Green, Kenneth E. Progressive Conservative 2075 Young, Dale A. New Democratic Party 69
Nicholson, Peter Murray 07-Jun-1960 Liberal
Majority: (503) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2571 LeBrun, Charles T. Progressive Conservative 2068 Beeler, Louis A. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 199 Federation)
September 1, 2021 Page 14 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis West Nicholson, Peter Murray 30-Oct-1956 Liberal
Majority: (360) Candidate Party Votes Nicholson, Peter Murray Liberal 2523 Marshall, Leigh Minard Progressive Conservative 2163
September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Electoral History for Digby
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 16 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Digby Prior to the 1949 election, Clare was part of the Digby electoral district. Chapter 47 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1948 divided the County of Digby into Digby and Clare.
Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Report, Digby was renamed Digby- Annapolis. It gained Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Basin/Clements area and Milford/Maitland Bridge area from Annapolis West. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Casey, Joseph Henry 06-Sep-1988 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (827) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 3514 Connell, Maxine Progressive Conservative 2687 Jamieson, Susan New Democratic Party 445
Lawton, Merryl 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (1794) Candidate Party Votes Lawton, Merryl Progressive Conservative 3451 Scovil, Paul Liberal 1657 Jamieson, Susan New Democratic Party 581
Casey, Joseph Henry 06-Oct-1981 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (275) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 2918 Comeau, John Progressive Conservative 2643 Redden, Bill New Democratic Party 777
September 1, 2021 Page 17 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Casey, Joseph Henry 19-Sep-1978 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (445) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 3048 Comeau, John Progressive Conservative 2603 Gray, John New Democratic Party 261
Casey, Joseph Henry 02-Apr-1974 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (1935) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 3525 Nichols, John R. Progressive Conservative 1590 Haight, Caleb Barry New Democratic Party 234
Casey, Joseph Henry 13-Oct-1970 Liberal (Joe) Majority: (761) Candidate Party Votes Casey, Joseph Henry Liberal 2903 Lewis, Gifford W. Progressive Conservative 2142
Powell, Robert Baden 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (129) Candidate Party Votes Powell, Robert Baden Progressive Conservative 2524 Woolaver, Phillip R. Liberal 2395
Powell, Robert Baden 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (293) Candidate Party Votes Powell, Robert Baden Progressive Conservative 2671 Cardoza, Victor George Liberal 2378 Beeler, Louis A. New Democratic Party 65
September 1, 2021 Page 18 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Cardoza, Victor George 07-Jun-1960 Liberal
Majority: (58) Candidate Party Votes Cardoza, Victor George Liberal 2651 Potter, Everett Keith Progressive Conservative 2593 Foster, Journeay CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 141 Federation)
Leonard, Malcolm Stewart 30-Oct-1956 Progressive Conservative
Majority: (142) Candidate Party Votes Leonard, Malcolm Stewart Progressive Conservative 2701 Cardoza, Victor George Liberal 2559
Cardoza, Victor George 26-May-1953 Liberal
Majority: (254) Candidate Party Votes Cardoza, Victor George Liberal 2770 Leonard, Malcolm Stewart Progressive Conservative 2516
Potter, Everett Keith 09-Jun-1949 Progressive Conservative (Keith) Majority: (82) Candidate Party Votes Potter, Everett Keith Progressive Conservative 2830 Morrell, Blanchard S. Liberal 2748
Comeau, Joseph Willie 23-Oct-1945 Liberal
Majority: (2008) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 4714 Smith, Kenneth Earl Progressive Conservative 2706 Outhouse, Edgar Lawrence CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 552 Federation) Comeau resigned upon appointment to the Senate in 1948
September 1, 2021 Page 19 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Comeau, Joseph Willie 28-Oct-1941 Liberal
Majority: (1908) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 4818 Wallis, James John Progressive Conservative 2910
Comeau, Joseph Willie 29-Jun-1937 Liberal
Majority: (1458) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 5179 Pugh, Edward Brenette Progressive Conservative 3721
Comeau, Joseph Willie 22-Aug-1933 Liberal
Majority: (1669) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 5372 Robicheau, John-Louis-Philippe Liberal Conservative 3703
MacMillan, Alexander 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Stirling Majority: (344) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 3763 MacMillan, Alexander Stirling Liberal 3557 Wagner, H. E. Liberal Conservative 3213 Robicheau, John-Louis-Philippe Liberal Conservative 3125
Comeau, Joseph Willie 01-Oct-1928 Liberal
Majority: (550) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 3763 MacMillan, Alexander Stirling Liberal 3557 Wagner, H. E. Liberal Conservative 3213 Robicheau, John-Louis-Philippe Liberal Conservative 3125
September 1, 2021 Page 20 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Robicheau, John-Louis- 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative Philippe Majority: (1282) Candidate Party Votes Farnham, William Hudson Liberal Conservative 3862 Robicheau, John-Louis-Philippe Liberal Conservative 3827 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 2545 Belliveau, Gilbert J. Liberal 2524
Farnham, William Hudson 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (1317) Candidate Party Votes Farnham, William Hudson Liberal Conservative 3862 Robicheau, John-Louis-Philippe Liberal Conservative 3827 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 2545 Belliveau, Gilbert J. Liberal 2524
Warner, Henry Ward 27-Jul-1920 Liberal Beecher Majority: (1162) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 3165 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 2997 Campbell, Glidden Farmers' Party 1835 Robicheau, Emede Farmers' Party 1692
Comeau, Joseph Willie 27-Jul-1920 Liberal
Majority: (1330) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 3165 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 2997 Campbell, Glidden Farmers' Party 1835 Robicheau, Emede Farmers' Party 1692
September 1, 2021 Page 21 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Warner, Henry Ward 20-Jun-1916 Liberal Beecher Majority: (299) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 2002 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 1903 Gaudet, Felix M. Liberal Conservative 1604 Tibert, Walton K. Liberal Conservative 1590
Comeau, Joseph Willie 20-Jun-1916 Liberal
Majority: (398) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 2002 Warner, Henry Ward Beecher Liberal 1903 Gaudet, Felix M. Liberal Conservative 1604 Tibert, Walton K. Liberal Conservative 1590
Marshall, Harry Hatheway 15-Nov-1911 (By-election) Liberal Conservative
Majority: (492) Candidate Party Votes Marshall, Harry Hatheway Liberal Conservative 1886 Wall, A. F. Liberal 1394
Wall, Allen Ellsworth 14-Jun-1911 Liberal
Majority: (256) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 1892 Wall, Allen Ellsworth Liberal 1855 Marshall, Harry Hatheway Liberal Conservative 1599 Deveau, F. P. Liberal Conservative 1389 Wall resigned to contest federal election, September 21, 1911.
Comeau, Joseph Willie 14-Jun-1911 Liberal
Majority: (293) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 1892 Wall, Allen Ellsworth Liberal 1855 Marshall, Harry Hatheway Liberal Conservative 1599 Deveau, F. P. Liberal Conservative 1389 Wall resigned to contest federal election, September 21, 1911.
September 1, 2021 Page 22 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Wall, Allen Ellsworth 15-Nov-1910 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (296) Candidate Party Votes Wall, Allen Ellsworth Liberal 1891 Van Blakeman, William F. Liberal Conservative 1595
Comeau, Joseph Willie 19-Feb-1907 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Joseph Willie Liberal 0 Comeau won by acclamation.
Gidney, Angus Morrison 20-Jun-1906 Liberal
Majority: (424) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1376 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1253 Marshall, Harry Hatheway Liberal Conservative 829 Theriault, A. A. Liberal Conservative 774 Ambrose H. Comeau resigned before the House met - appointed to the Senate. Gidney resigned when he was appointed Collector of Customs. He was replaced by Allen E. Wall.
Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire 20-Jun-1906 Liberal
Majority: (547) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1376 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1253 Marshall, Harry Hatheway Liberal Conservative 829 Theriault, A. A. Liberal Conservative 774 Ambrose H. Comeau resigned before the House met - appointed to the Senate. Gidney resigned when he was appointed Collector of Customs. He was replaced by Allen E. Wall.
Gidney, Angus Morrison 02-Oct-1901 Liberal
Majority: (789) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1507 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1400 Tobin, J. K. Liberal Conservative 611 Dugas, Louis Liberal Conservative 542
September 1, 2021 Page 23 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire 02-Oct-1901 Liberal
Majority: (896) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1507 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1400 Tobin, J. K. Liberal Conservative 611 Dugas, Louis Liberal Conservative 542
Gidney, Angus Morrison 20-Apr-1897 Liberal
Majority: (558) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1512 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1498 Comeau, Frank E. Liberal Conservative 940 Timpany, M. R. Liberal Conservative 860
Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire 20-Apr-1897 Liberal
Majority: (572) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1512 Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1498 Comeau, Frank E. Liberal Conservative 940 Timpany, M. R. Liberal Conservative 860
Gidney, Angus Morrison 28-Sep-1895 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (428) Candidate Party Votes Gidney, Angus Morrison Liberal 1184 Jones, Frank Liberal Conservative 756
Tupper, Eliakim E. 15-Mar-1894 Liberal
Majority: (227) Candidate Party Votes Tupper, Eliakim E. Liberal 1245 Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1228 Dugan, Louis Liberal Conservative 1018 Timpany, M. R. Liberal Conservative 968 Tupper died July 31, 1895. He was replaced by Angus M. Morrison.
September 1, 2021 Page 24 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire 15-Mar-1894 Liberal
Majority: (210) Candidate Party Votes Tupper, Eliakim E. Liberal 1245 Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1228 Dugan, Louis Liberal Conservative 1018 Timpany, M. R. Liberal Conservative 968 Tupper died July 31, 1895. He was replaced by Angus M. Morrison.
Tupper, Eliakim E. 21-May-1890 Liberal
Majority: (471) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1207 Tupper, Eliakim E. Liberal 1179 Munroe, Robert G. Liberal Conservative 708 LeBlanc, Daniel Liberal Conservative 665 German, William Liberal 437 Hogan, Edward Liberal 346
Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire 21-May-1890 Liberal
Majority: (499) Candidate Party Votes Comeau, Ambrose Hilaire Liberal 1207 Tupper, Eliakim E. Liberal 1179 Munroe, Robert G. Liberal Conservative 708 LeBlanc, Daniel Liberal Conservative 665 German, William Liberal 437 Hogan, Edward Liberal 346
Robicheau, Henry M. 25-Oct-1887 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (187) Candidate Party Votes Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 1031 Doucet, E. W. Liberal Conservative 844
September 1, 2021 Page 25 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Robicheau, Henry M. 15-Jun-1886 Liberal
Majority: (586) Candidate Party Votes Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 1108 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 986 Munroe, Robert G. Liberal Conservative 522 Robicheau resigned to contest the federal by-election of July 6, 1887. He was defeated, but re-elected to the legislature October 25, 1887.
McNeill, John Sears 15-Jun-1886 Liberal
Majority: (464) Candidate Party Votes Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 1108 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 986 Munroe, Robert G. Liberal Conservative 522 Robicheau resigned to contest the federal by-election of July 6, 1887. He was defeated, but re-elected to the legislature October 25, 1887.
Robicheau, Henry M. 20-Jun-1882 Liberal
Majority: (296) Candidate Party Votes Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 1048 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 986 Taylor, George Liberal Conservative 752 Doucett, Urbine Liberal Conservative 664 Lent, William Independent 92
McNeill, John Sears 20-Jun-1882 Liberal
Majority: (234) Candidate Party Votes Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 1048 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 986 Taylor, George Liberal Conservative 752 Doucett, Urbine Liberal Conservative 664 Lent, William Independent 92
September 1, 2021 Page 26 of 39 Electoral History for Digby VanBlarcom, Benjamin 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (95) Candidate Party Votes VanBlarcom, Benjamin Liberal Conservative 833 Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 830 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 738 Campbell, Colin Jr. Independent 725 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 527
Robicheau, Henry M. 17-Sep-1878 Liberal
Majority: (92) Candidate Party Votes VanBlarcom, Benjamin Liberal Conservative 833 Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 830 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 738 Campbell, Colin Jr. Independent 725 McNeill, John Sears Liberal 527
Robicheau, Henry M. 17-Dec-1874 Liberal
Majority: (393) Candidate Party Votes Campbell, Colin Anti-Confederate 1123 Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 967 Wade, John Chipman Liberal Conservative 574 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 529
Campbell, Colin 17-Dec-1874 Anti-Confederate
Majority: (549) Candidate Party Votes Campbell, Colin Anti-Confederate 1123 Robicheau, Henry M. Liberal 967 Wade, John Chipman Liberal Conservative 574 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 529
September 1, 2021 Page 27 of 39 Electoral History for Digby Vail, William Berrian 16-May-1871 Liberal
Majority: (307) Candidate Party Votes Vail, William Berrian Liberal 1028 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 1019 Campbell, Colin Jr. Liberal Conservative 721 Amirault, A. Liberal Conservative 101
Doucett, Urbine 16-May-1871 Liberal
Majority: (298) Candidate Party Votes Vail, William Berrian Liberal 1028 Doucett, Urbine Liberal 1019 Campbell, Colin Jr. Liberal Conservative 721 Amirault, A. Liberal Conservative 101
Vail, William Berrian 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate
Majority: (527) Candidate Party Votes Vail, William Berrian Anti-Confederate 1139 Doucett, Urbine Anti-Confederate 1010 Campbell, Colin Jr. Confederate 612 Melanson, J. Confederate 403
Doucett, Urbine 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate
Majority: (398) Candidate Party Votes Vail, William Berrian Anti-Confederate 1139 Doucett, Urbine Anti-Confederate 1010 Campbell, Colin Jr. Confederate 612 Melanson, J. Confederate 403
September 1, 2021 Page 28 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Electoral History for Annapolis County
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 29 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Annapolis County Annapolis County was divided into two electoral districts -- Annapolis East and Annapolis West. (SNS 1955, c. 27, s.4). From 1867 to 1928, Annapolis County was represented in the legislature by two seats.
Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Hicks, Henry Davies 26-May-1953 Liberal
Majority: (301) Candidate Party Votes Hicks, Henry Davies Liberal 5006 LeBrun, Charles F. Progressive Conservative 4705
Hicks, Henry Davies 09-Jun-1949 Liberal
Majority: (644) Candidate Party Votes Hicks, Henry Davies Liberal 5091 MacKenzie, Harry Thompson Progressive Conservative 4447 Shaw, Louisa A. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 198 Federation)
Hicks, Henry Davies 23-Oct-1945 Liberal
Majority: (1497) Candidate Party Votes Hicks, Henry Davies Liberal 4880 Phinney, Horton Wheelock Progressive Conservative 3383
McKenzie, John Douglas 28-Oct-1941 Liberal
Majority: (1502) Candidate Party Votes McKenzie, John Douglas Liberal 4292 Dowell, Hanson Taylor Progressive Conservative 2790
September 1, 2021 Page 30 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County McKenzie, John Douglas 29-Jun-1937 Liberal
Majority: (1275) Candidate Party Votes McKenzie, John Douglas Liberal 4977 Morse, James E. Progressive Conservative 3702
McKenzie, John Douglas 22-Aug-1933 Liberal
Majority: (950) Candidate Party Votes McKenzie, John Douglas Liberal 4917 Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 3967
MacKenzie, Harry 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative Thompson Majority: (184) Candidate Party Votes Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 3689 MacKenzie, Harry Thompson Liberal Conservative 3645 Owen, Daniel Liberal 3461 McKenzie, John Douglas Liberal 3450
Goucher, Obediah Parker 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (228) Candidate Party Votes Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 3689 MacKenzie, Harry Thompson Liberal Conservative 3645 Owen, Daniel Liberal 3461 McKenzie, John Douglas Liberal 3450
MacKenzie, Harry 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative Thompson Majority: (968) Candidate Party Votes Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 4331 MacKenzie, Harry Thompson Liberal Conservative 4133 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 3165 Crowell, Kenneth L. Liberal 3071
September 1, 2021 Page 31 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Goucher, Obediah Parker 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (1166) Candidate Party Votes Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 4331 MacKenzie, Harry Thompson Liberal Conservative 4133 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 3165 Crowell, Kenneth L. Liberal 3071
Elliott, Frank Reagh 27-Jul-1920 Liberal
Majority: (818) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 3630 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 3330 Leonard, Vernon B. Farmers' Party 2512 Shaffner, Edgar C. Farmers' Party 2463
Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 27-Jul-1920 Liberal
Majority: (1118) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 3630 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 3330 Leonard, Vernon B. Farmers' Party 2512 Shaffner, Edgar C. Farmers' Party 2463
Elliott, Frank Reagh 20-Jun-1916 Liberal
Majority: (57) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2149 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 2077 Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 2020 Phinney, Earle C. Liberal Conservative 1912
Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 20-Jun-1916 Liberal
Majority: (129) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2149 Elliott, Frank Reagh Liberal 2077 Goucher, Obediah Parker Liberal Conservative 2020 Phinney, Earle C. Liberal Conservative 1912
September 1, 2021 Page 32 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 08-Nov-1911 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 0 Daniels won by acclamation.
Phinney, Norman H. 14-Jun-1911 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (7) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2092 Phinney, Norman H. Liberal Conservative 1938 Davison, A. L. Liberal Conservative 1931 Hall, J. R. Liberal 1863 Daniels was appointed Attorney General. He was relected November 8, 1911.
Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 14-Jun-1911 Liberal
Majority: (161) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2092 Phinney, Norman H. Liberal Conservative 1938 Davison, A. L. Liberal Conservative 1931 Hall, J. R. Liberal 1863 Daniels was appointed Attorney General. He was relected November 8, 1911.
Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 20-Jun-1906 Liberal
Majority: (388) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2062 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1826 Davison, A. L. Liberal Conservative 1674 Whitman, Alfred Liberal Conservative 1438 T. D. Daniels took seat on March 13, 1906
Bancroft, Joseph Austen 20-Jun-1906 Liberal
Majority: (152) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 2062 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1826 Davison, A. L. Liberal Conservative 1674 Whitman, Alfred Liberal Conservative 1438 T. D. Daniels took seat on March 13, 1906
September 1, 2021 Page 33 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Daniels, Orlando Tilestone 06-Mar-1906 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (753) Candidate Party Votes Daniels, Orlando Tilestone Liberal 1907 Gaetz, Joseph Prohibition 1154 James Wilberforce Longley, elected in 1901, resigned when he was appointed puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, June 13, 1905.
Longley, James 02-Oct-1901 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (477) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1825 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1750 Healey, W.C. Liberal Conservative 1348 Andrews, Frank Liberal Conservative 1242 Longley resigned. He was appointed puisne judge of Supreme Court June 13, 1905. He was replaced by Orlando T. Daniels - March 6, 1906 - by-election
Bancroft, Joseph Austen 02-Oct-1901 Liberal
Majority: (402) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1825 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1750 Healey, W.C. Liberal Conservative 1348 Andrews, Frank Liberal Conservative 1242 Longley resigned. He was appointed puisne judge of Supreme Court June 13, 1905. He was replaced by Orlando T. Daniels - March 6, 1906 - by-election
Longley, James 20-Apr-1897 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (191) Candidate Party Votes Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1878 Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1871 Jones, Thomas R. Liberal Conservative 1680 Harrington, C. S. Liberal Conservative 1664
September 1, 2021 Page 34 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Bancroft, Joseph Austen 20-Apr-1897 Liberal
Majority: (198) Candidate Party Votes Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1878 Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1871 Jones, Thomas R. Liberal Conservative 1680 Harrington, C. S. Liberal Conservative 1664
Longley, James 15-Aug-1896 (By-election) Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 0
Longley, James 15-Mar-1894 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (253) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1808 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1793 Jones, Thomas R. Liberal Conservative 1555 Gillis, Hugh E. Liberal Conservative 1496 Longley resigned to contest federal general election of June 23, 1896. He was defeated, and re-elected Aug. 15, 1896.
Bancroft, Joseph Austen 15-Mar-1894 Liberal
Majority: (238) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1808 Bancroft, Joseph Austen Liberal 1793 Jones, Thomas R. Liberal Conservative 1555 Gillis, Hugh E. Liberal Conservative 1496 Longley resigned to contest federal general election of June 23, 1896. He was defeated, and re-elected Aug. 15, 1896.
Munro, Henry M. 08-Jun-1892 (By-election) Liberal
Majority: (526) Candidate Party Votes Munro, Henry M. Liberal 958 Crosskill, John W. Liberal Conservative 432 Henry Munro took his seat on January 24, 1893
September 1, 2021 Page 35 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Longley, James 21-May-1890 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (262) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1884 Chute, Harris Harding Liberal 1844 Harrington, C. S. Liberal Conservative 1622 Starratt, B. Liberal Conservative 1543 Chute died March 31, 1892 while in office
Chute, Harris Harding 21-May-1890 Liberal
Majority: (222) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1884 Chute, Harris Harding Liberal 1844 Harrington, C. S. Liberal Conservative 1622 Starratt, B. Liberal Conservative 1543 Chute died March 31, 1892 while in office
Longley, James 15-Jun-1886 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (21) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1556 Andrews, Frank Liberal Conservative 1540 Munro, Henry M. Liberal 1535 Ellison, R. J. Liberal Conservative 1531
Andrews, Frank 15-Jun-1886 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (5) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1556 Andrews, Frank Liberal Conservative 1540 Munro, Henry M. Liberal 1535 Ellison, R. J. Liberal Conservative 1531
September 1, 2021 Page 36 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Munro, Henry M. 20-Jun-1882 Liberal
Majority: (68) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1340 Munro, Henry M. Liberal 1329 Shaffner, Caleb Willoughby Liberal Conservative 1261 Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1212
Longley, James 20-Jun-1882 Liberal Wilberforce Majority: (79) Candidate Party Votes Longley, James Wilberforce Liberal 1340 Munro, Henry M. Liberal 1329 Shaffner, Caleb Willoughby Liberal Conservative 1261 Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1212
Troop, William Botsford 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (115) Candidate Party Votes Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1350 Shaffner, Caleb Willoughby Liberal Conservative 1295 Taylor, O.M. Liberal 1235 Bent, E. Liberal 1163
Shaffner, Caleb 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative Willoughby Majority: (60) Candidate Party Votes Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1350 Shaffner, Caleb Willoughby Liberal Conservative 1295 Taylor, O.M. Liberal 1235 Bent, E. Liberal 1163
September 1, 2021 Page 37 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Troop, William Botsford 17-Dec-1874 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (164) Candidate Party Votes Longley, Avard Liberal Conservative 1211 Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1177 Bent, E. Liberal 1013 Parker Liberal 994
Longley, Avard 17-Dec-1874 Liberal Conservative
Majority: (198) Candidate Party Votes Longley, Avard Liberal Conservative 1211 Troop, William Botsford Liberal Conservative 1177 Bent, E. Liberal 1013 Parker Liberal 994
Troop, Jared Ingersoll 16-May-1871 Liberal Chipman Majority: (66) Candidate Party Votes Troop, Jared Ingersoll Chipman Liberal 1083 Landers, David C. Liberal 1076 Longley, Avard Liberal Conservative 1017 Chesley, T.W. Liberal Conservative 985
Landers, David C. 16-May-1871 Liberal
Majority: (59) Candidate Party Votes Troop, Jared Ingersoll Chipman Liberal 1083 Landers, David C. Liberal 1076 Longley, Avard Liberal Conservative 1017 Chesley, T.W. Liberal Conservative 985
September 1, 2021 Page 38 of 39 Electoral History for Annapolis County Troop, Jared Ingersoll 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate Chipman Majority: (168) Candidate Party Votes Troop, Jared Ingersoll Chipman Anti-Confederate 1187 Landers, David C. Anti-Confederate 1163 Foster, W. T. Confederate 1019 Whitman, George Confederate 1002
Landers, David C. 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate
Majority: (144) Candidate Party Votes Troop, Jared Ingersoll Chipman Anti-Confederate 1187 Landers, David C. Anti-Confederate 1163 Foster, W. T. Confederate 1019 Whitman, George Confederate 1002
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