Electoral History for Electoral History for Kings West

Including Former Electoral District Names

Report Created for 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 18 Electoral History for Kings West Kings West Kings County was divided into three electoral districts: , and Kings West. Kings West consisted of that portion of Kings County contained in polling districts Four, Five, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen and the Town of Berwick (SNS 1955, c. 27, s. 4).

In 2021, it gained a small portion from Chester-St. Margaret's so that the boundary more closley follows the county line. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Palmer, Chris Matthew 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (736) Candidate Party Votes Palmer, Chris M. Progressive Conservative 4592 Lutz, Emily Liberal 3856 Langille, Jason New Democratic Party 549 Earle, Sue Green Party 216 Mehta, Rick Atlantica 74

Glavine, Leo Alphonsus 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (1175) Candidate Party Votes Glavine, Leo Alphonsus Liberal 4190 Palmer, Chris Progressive Conservative 3015 Burbidge, Cheryl New Democratic Party 536 Taylor, Madeline Green Party 247

Glavine, Leo Alphonsus 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (4310) Candidate Party Votes Glavine, Leo Alphonsus Liberal 5585 Frowley, Jody A. Progressive Conservative 1275 Landry, Robert K. (Bob) New Democratic Party 603 Lake, Barbera G. Green Party 157

September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 18 Electoral History for Kings West Glavine, Leo Alphonsus 09-Jun-2009 Liberal

Majority: (3348) Candidate Party Votes Glavine, Leo Alphonsus Liberal 5015 Palmer, Chris Progressive Conservative 1667 Tobin, Carol New Democratic Party 1422 de Boer, Nistal Prem Green Party 149

Glavine, Leo Alphonsus 13-Jun-2006 Liberal

Majority: (1139) Candidate Party Votes Glavine, Leo Alphonsus Liberal 3940 Prall, John Progressive Conservative 2801 Hubbert, Greg New Democratic Party 1590 de Boer, Nistal Prem Green Party 112

Glavine, Leo Alphonsus 05-Aug-2003 Liberal

Majority: (116) Candidate Party Votes Glavine, Leo Alphonsus Liberal 3045 Carey, Jon Progressive Conservative 2929 Hubbert, Greg New Democratic Party 2275

Carey, Jon 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1687) Candidate Party Votes Carey, Jon Progressive Conservative 4033 Clarke, Don Liberal 2346 DeMestral, Jacquie New Democratic Party 1629 Adams, Frances Nova Scotia Party 166

Moody, George Clifford 24-Mar-1998 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (3391) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 5075 Thurber, Baden Liberal 1684 DeMestral, Jacquie New Democratic Party 1414

September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 18 Electoral History for Kings West Moody, George Clifford 25-May-1993 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1717) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 4895 Thurber, Baden Liberal 3178 DeMestral, Jacquie New Democratic Party 1055 MacLean, Christopher Natural Law Party 94

Moody, George Clifford 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2785) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 5899 Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 3114 Lynch, Ralph New Democratic Party 883

Moody, George Clifford 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2727) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 5273 McKeil, Doug Liberal 2546 Davis, Ted New Democratic Party 904

Moody, George Clifford 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (3027) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 5286 Weir, Dan Liberal 2259 Queen, Carolyn New Democratic Party 1349

Moody, George Clifford 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1452) Candidate Party Votes Moody, George Clifford Progressive Conservative 5011 Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 3559 Dyer, William J. New Democratic Party 869

September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 18 Electoral History for Kings West Bezanson, Frank Curwin 02-Apr-1974 Liberal

Majority: (1825) Candidate Party Votes Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 5031 Howlett, Kathleen E. Progressive Conservative 3206 Wolsey, Donald New Democratic Party 374

Bezanson, Frank Curwin 16-Nov-1971 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (323) Candidate Party Votes Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 4350 Chisholm, Fred Progressive Conservative 4027

Tidman, Gordon Alfred 13-Oct-1970 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1) Candidate Party Votes Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 3735 Tidman, Gordon Alfred Progressive Conservative 3735 Boates, F. Keith Independent 160 Results of election declared null and void.

Tidman, Gordon Alfred 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (97) Candidate Party Votes Tidman, Gordon Alfred Progressive Conservative 3619 Bezanson, Frank Curwin Liberal 3522 Loomer, Ralph New Democratic Party 247

Kinsman, Paul Eric 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (812) Candidate Party Votes Kinsman, Paul Eric Progressive Conservative 3879 MacArthur, Edward Liberal 3067

September 1, 2021 Page 5 of 18 Electoral History for Kings West MacArthur, Edward 07-Jun-1960 Liberal

Majority: (512) Candidate Party Votes MacArthur, Edward Liberal 3937 Hazel, R. F. Progressive Conservative 3425 Turner, George CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 219 Federation)

Thomas, Hiram 30-Oct-1956 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (3) Candidate Party Votes Thomas, Hiram Progressive Conservative 2988 McLean, C. D. Liberal 2985

September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Electoral History for Kings 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 7 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Kings County Kings County was divided into three electoral districts:

Kings North, which consisted of that portion of Kings County contained in polling districts One, Two, Three and the Town of Kentville.

Kings South, which consisted of that portion of Kings County contained in polling districts Six, Seven, Eight and Nine and the town of .

Kings West, which consisted of that portion of Kings County contained in polling districts Four, Five, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen and the Town of Berwick.

(SNS 1955, c. 27, s. 4) Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Haliburton, Edward 26-May-1953 Progressive Conservative Douglas Majority: (397) Candidate Party Votes Haliburton, Edward Douglas Progressive Conservative 7642 Boggs, George Arthur Progressive Conservative 7481 Sutton, David Durell Liberal 7245 Pipe, William Harvey Liberal 7047

Boggs, George Arthur 26-May-1953 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (236) Candidate Party Votes Haliburton, Edward Douglas Progressive Conservative 7642 Boggs, George Arthur Progressive Conservative 7481 Sutton, David Durell Liberal 7245 Pipe, William Harvey Liberal 7047

Sutton, David Durell 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (184) Candidate Party Votes Pipe, William Harvey Liberal 7369 Sutton, David Durell Liberal 7322 Haliburton, Edward Douglas Progressive Conservative 7138 Thomas, Hiram Progressive Conservative 7061

September 1, 2021 Page 8 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Pipe, William Harvey 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (231) Candidate Party Votes Pipe, William Harvey Liberal 7369 Sutton, David Durell Liberal 7322 Haliburton, Edward Douglas Progressive Conservative 7138 Thomas, Hiram Progressive Conservative 7061

Sutton, David Durell 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

Majority: (2276) Candidate Party Votes Sutton, David Durell Liberal 7027 Chisholm, W. L. Progressive Conservative 4751

McDonald, John 28-Oct-1941 Liberal Alexander Majority: (2676) Candidate Party Votes McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 6654 Crosby, Raymond Progressive Conservative 3978

McDonald, John 29-Jun-1937 Liberal Alexander Majority: (1680) Candidate Party Votes McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 7470 Nowlan, George Clyde Progressive Conservative 5790

McDonald, John 22-Aug-1933 Liberal Alexander Majority: (602) Candidate Party Votes McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 6700 Nowlan, George Clyde Liberal Conservative 6098

September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Nowlan, George Clyde 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (449) Candidate Party Votes Caldwell, Reginald Tucker Liberal Conservative 5540 Nowlan, George Clyde Liberal Conservative 5452 Durno, James F. Liberal 5003 Porter, Frederick J. Liberal 4610

Caldwell, Reginald Tucker 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (537) Candidate Party Votes Caldwell, Reginald Tucker Liberal Conservative 5540 Nowlan, George Clyde Liberal Conservative 5452 Durno, James F. Liberal 5003 Porter, Frederick J. Liberal 4610

Nowlan, George Clyde 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (557) Candidate Party Votes Nowlan, George Clyde Liberal Conservative 5520 Caldwell, Reginald Tucker Liberal Conservative 5455 McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 4963 Borden, Allison H. Liberal 4543

Caldwell, Reginald Tucker 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (492) Candidate Party Votes Nowlan, George Clyde Liberal Conservative 5520 Caldwell, Reginald Tucker Liberal Conservative 5455 McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 4963 Borden, Allison H. Liberal 4543

Sealy, James 16-Jan-1923 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Sealy, James Liberal 0 Sealy won by acclamation.

September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Wickwire, Henry Hamm 27-Jul-1920 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (1295) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 4917 McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 4705 Kinsman, James Everett Liberal Conservative 3622 Bill, C. R. Liberal Conservative 3437 Wickwire died November 26, 1922. He ws replaced by James Sealy.

McDonald, John 27-Jul-1920 Liberal Alexander Majority: (1083) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 4917 McDonald, John Alexander Liberal 4705 Kinsman, James Everett Liberal Conservative 3622 Bill, C. R. Liberal Conservative 3437 Wickwire died November 26, 1922. He ws replaced by James Sealy.

Wickwire, Henry Hamm 20-Jun-1916 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (181) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2499 Kinsman, James Everett Liberal Conservative 2421 Campbell, Charles Alexander Liberal 2318 Spidell, Joseph D. Liberal Conservative 2212

Kinsman, James Everett 20-Jun-1916 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (103) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2499 Kinsman, James Everett Liberal Conservative 2421 Campbell, Charles Alexander Liberal 2318 Spidell, Joseph D. Liberal Conservative 2212

September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Wickwire, Henry Hamm 14-Jun-1911 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (520) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2413 Covert, Archibald Menzies Liberal 2156 Eaton, N. W. Moral Reform 1893 Parker, S. C. Liberal Conservative 1599 Campbell, Charles Alexander Moral Reform 835

Covert, Archibald Menzies 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (263) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2413 Covert, Archibald Menzies Liberal 2156 Eaton, N. W. Moral Reform 1893 Parker, S. C. Liberal Conservative 1599 Campbell, Charles Alexander Moral Reform 835

Wickwire, Henry Hamm 31-Jan-1911 (By-election) Liberal (Harry) Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 0 Wickwire won by acclamation.

Dodge, Brenton 20-Jun-1906 Liberal Halliburton Majority: (96) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2152 Campbell, Charles Alexander Unity Reform 2148 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2056 Sawyer, E. W. Liberal Conservative 1977 Dodge died December 30, 1910. He was replaced by Henry Wickwire.

September 1, 2021 Page 12 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Campbell, Charles 20-Jun-1906 Unity Reform Alexander Majority: (92) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2152 Campbell, Charles Alexander Unity Reform 2148 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2056 Sawyer, E. W. Liberal Conservative 1977 Dodge died December 30, 1910. He was replaced by Henry Wickwire.

Wickwire, Henry Hamm 02-Oct-1901 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (1006) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2225 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2122 Ryan, J. W. Liberal Conservative 1116 Innis, Peter Liberal Conservative 1087

Dodge, Brenton 02-Oct-1901 Liberal Halliburton Majority: (1109) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2225 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2122 Ryan, J. W. Liberal Conservative 1116 Innis, Peter Liberal Conservative 1087

Wickwire, Henry Hamm 20-Apr-1897 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (735) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2354 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2195 Innis, Peter Liberal Conservative 1460 Rand, Leander Liberal Conservative 1107

September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Dodge, Brenton 20-Apr-1897 Liberal Halliburton Majority: (894) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2354 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2195 Innis, Peter Liberal Conservative 1460 Rand, Leander Liberal Conservative 1107

Wickwire, Henry Hamm 15-Mar-1894 Liberal (Harry) Majority: (501) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2227 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2081 Webster, Barclay Liberal Conservative 1580 Rand, R. M. Liberal Conservative 1296

Dodge, Brenton 15-Mar-1894 Liberal Halliburton Majority: (647) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Brenton Halliburton Liberal 2227 Wickwire, Henry Hamm Liberal 2081 Webster, Barclay Liberal Conservative 1580 Rand, R. M. Liberal Conservative 1296

Welton, Alfred Parker 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (32) Candidate Party Votes Webster, Barclay Liberal Conservative 1741 Welton, Alfred Parker Liberal 1572 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1540 Starr, J. E. Liberal 1405 Welton resigned January 24, 1894.

September 1, 2021 Page 14 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Webster, Barclay 21-May-1890 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (201) Candidate Party Votes Webster, Barclay Liberal Conservative 1741 Welton, Alfred Parker Liberal 1572 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1540 Starr, J. E. Liberal 1405 Welton resigned January 24, 1894.

Rand, Leander 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (100) Candidate Party Votes Rand, Leander Liberal 1635 Bill, William Cogswell Liberal Conservative 1560 Welton, Alfred Parker Liberal 1535 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1430

Bill, William Cogswell 15-Jun-1886 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (25) Candidate Party Votes Rand, Leander Liberal 1635 Bill, William Cogswell Liberal Conservative 1560 Welton, Alfred Parker Liberal 1535 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1430

Harris, Thomas Rees 20-Jun-1882 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (78) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Thomas Lewis Liberal 1437 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1345 Bill, William Cogswell Liberal 1267 Hickey, C. B. Liberal 1198 Lyons, James Independent 318

September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Dodge, Thomas Lewis 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (170) Candidate Party Votes Dodge, Thomas Lewis Liberal 1437 Harris, Thomas Rees Liberal Conservative 1345 Bill, William Cogswell Liberal 1267 Hickey, C. B. Liberal 1198 Lyons, James Independent 318

MacDonald, James 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative Stainforth Majority: (113) Candidate Party Votes Bill, William Cogswell Liberal Conservative 1601 MacDonald, James Stainforth Liberal Conservative 1527 Fisher, G. W. Liberal 1414 Forsyth, E. A. Liberal 1143

Bill, William Cogswell 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (187) Candidate Party Votes Bill, William Cogswell Liberal Conservative 1601 MacDonald, James Stainforth Liberal Conservative 1527 Fisher, G. W. Liberal 1414 Forsyth, E. A. Liberal 1143

Woodworth, Douglas 17-Dec-1874 Liberal Conservative Benjamin Majority: (233) Candidate Party Votes Woodworth, Douglas Benjamin Liberal Conservative 1260 North, John Burton Independent 1171 Moore, Daniel Charles Liberal 1027 Shaw, Henry Liberal 1016 North ran as an independent, but he supported the liberal conservatives.

September 1, 2021 Page 16 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County North, John Burton 17-Dec-1874 Independent

Majority: (144) Candidate Party Votes Woodworth, Douglas Benjamin Liberal Conservative 1260 North, John Burton Independent 1171 Moore, Daniel Charles Liberal 1027 Shaw, Henry Liberal 1016 North ran as an independent, but he supported the liberal conservatives.

Woodworth, Douglas 16-May-1871 Liberal Conservative Benjamin Majority: (187) Candidate Party Votes Moore, Daniel Charles Liberal Conservative 1094 Woodworth, Douglas Benjamin Liberal Conservative 984 Brown, Edward Lothrop Liberal 797 Dickie, David Matthew Liberal 796 Woodworth was expelled from the House on May 1, 1874 for misconduct and contempt.

Moore, Daniel Charles 16-May-1871 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (297) Candidate Party Votes Moore, Daniel Charles Liberal Conservative 1094 Woodworth, Douglas Benjamin Liberal Conservative 984 Brown, Edward Lothrop Liberal 797 Dickie, David Matthew Liberal 796 Woodworth was expelled from the House on May 1, 1874 for misconduct and contempt.

Dickie, David Matthew 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (489) Candidate Party Votes Dickie, David Matthew Anti-Confederate 1393 Brown, Edward Lothrop Anti-Confederate 1280 Harris, T. W. Confederate 904 Foster, R. C. Confederate 661

September 1, 2021 Page 17 of 18 Electoral History for Kings County Brown, Edward Lothrop 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (376) Candidate Party Votes Dickie, David Matthew Anti-Confederate 1393 Brown, Edward Lothrop Anti-Confederate 1280 Harris, T. W. Confederate 904 Foster, R. C. Confederate 661

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