Electoral History for Halifax Electoral History for

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September 1, 2021 Page 1 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Armdale Halifax Armdale In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, Halifax Fairview was renamed Halifax Armdale and gained the area east of Herring Cove Road and north of the Frog Pond Park from . It lost the area north of Highway 102 and east of Drive / to Fairview-Clayton Park.

In 2021, it gained that portion of Fairview-Clayton Park east of Joseph Howe Drive and Elliott Street to Connaught Avenue. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Duale, Ali 17-Aug-2021 Liberal

Majority: (477) Candidate Party Votes Duale, Ali Liberal 3070 Melanson, Julie 2593 MacLean, Richard Progressive Conservative 1681 Roberts, Jo-Ann Green Party 202

Diab, Lena Metlege 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (864) Candidate Party Votes Diab, Lena Metlege Liberal 2962 Wheeler, David New Democratic Party 2098 Gillard, Sylvia Progressive Conservative 1253 Tremblay, Marc-André Green Party 246 McLeod, Michael (Mike) F. Atlantica 85

Diab, Lena Metlege 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (1005) Candidate Party Votes Diab, Lena Metlege Liberal 3208 Moore, Drew New Democratic Party 2203 Carvery, Irvine T. Progressive Conservative 1061

September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 49 Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park

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September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 49 Electoral History for Fairview-Clayton Park Fairview-Clayton Park In 2013, following the recommendation of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was created by merging the area north of Bayers Road and west of Connaught Avenue from ; the area south of Mount St Vincent University and Lacewood Drive as well as the Washmill Drive area from Halifax Clayton Park; and the area north of Highway 102 and east of Northwest Arm Drive / Dunbrack street from Halifax Fairview.

In 2021, the district lost that portion east of Joseph Howe Drive and Elliot Street to Connaught Avenue to Halifax Armdale. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Arab, Patricia Anne 17-Aug-2021 Liberal

Majority: (105) Candidate Party Votes Arab, Patricia Liberal 2892 Hussey, Joanne New Democratic Party 2787 Mosher, Nicole Progressive Conservative 1678 Richardson, Sheila G. Green Party 153

Arab, Patricia Anne 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (735) Candidate Party Votes Arab, Patricia Liberal 2925 Hussey, Joanne New Democratic Party 2190 Beasant, Paul Progressive Conservative 1839 Boyce, Charlene Green Party 376

Arab, Patricia Anne 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (1090) Candidate Party Votes Arab, Patricia Liberal 3364 Khan, Abad New Democratic Party 2274 Price, Travis Progressive Conservative 1294 Kinley, Raland Green Party 177 Campbell, Katie Independent 136

September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Fairview Electoral History for Halifax Fairview

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September 1, 2021 Page 5 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Fairview Halifax Fairview The Halifax Fairview constituency was created following the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission. The district's boundaries were drawn to encompass the area, formerly part of Halifax Atlantic; the Fairview area, formerly part of Halifax Bedford Basin; and the area west of the CNR tracks, formerly part of Halifax Chebucto.

In 2013, following the reivew of the Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district was renamed Halifax Armdale and it gained the area east of Herring Cove Road and north of Frog Pond Park from Halifax Atlantic. It lost the area north of Highway 102 and east of Northwest Arm Drive / Dunbrack Street to Fairview-Clayton Park. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Steele, Graham James 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (3136) Candidate Party Votes Steele, Graham James New Democratic Party 4680 Armitage, Brad Liberal 1544 Henderson, Paul Progressive Conservative 893 Hester, Jane Green Party 229

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

Majority: (2523) Candidate Party Votes Steele, Graham James New Democratic Party 4162 MacCharles, Bruce Progressive Conservative 1653 MacDougall, Cecil Liberal 1029 MacLellan, Kris Green Party 255

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

Majority: (1155) Candidate Party Votes Steele, Graham New Democratic Party 3439 Hayes, Susan Liberal 2284 MacCharles, Bruce Progressive Conservative 1684 Boyd, David F. Nova Scotia Party 94

September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Fairview Steele, Graham James 06-Mar-2001 (By-election) New Democratic Party

Majority: (1143) Candidate Party Votes Steele, Graham New Democratic Party 2164 Akerman, Jeremy Bernard Liberal 1021 Swamy, Narayana Progressive Conservative 466 Patriquen, Melanie Marijuana Party 38 Drope, Heather Nova Scotia Party 31

O'Connell, Ann Eileen 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party (Eileen) Majority: (1498) Candidate Party Votes O'Connell, Ann Eileen New Democratic Party 3615 Swamy, Narayana Progressive Conservative 2117 Murtagh, Greta Liberal 1888 Alexandridis, Maria Nova Scotia Party 199 O'Connell died September 20, 2002. She was replaced by .

O'Connell, Ann Eileen 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party (Eileen) Majority: (2052) Candidate Party Votes O'Connell, Ann Eileen New Democratic Party 4649 Britton, Bob Liberal 2597 Nash, Brian Progressive Conservative 1402

O'Connell, Ann Eileen 04-Jun-1996 (By-election) New Democratic Party (Eileen) Majority: (3184) Candidate Party Votes O'Connell, Ann Eileen New Democratic Party 4434 Liberatore, Rosanna Progressive Conservative 1250 Crowley, Mary Ann Liberal 1112

September 1, 2021 Page 7 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Fairview McDonough, Alexa Ann 25-May-1993 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1231) Candidate Party Votes McDonough, Alexa Ann New Democratic Party 4789 Flynn, Art Liberal 3558 Liberatore, Rosanna Progressive Conservative 2078 Hawkins, Mark Natural Law Party 96 McDonough resigned October 20, 1995.

September 1, 2021 Page 8 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Bedford Basin Electoral History for Halifax Bedford Basin

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September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Bedford Basin Halifax Bedford Basin Halifax Bedford Basin was created in 1978 when the large riding of Halifax Cobequid was divided into the ridings: Sackville, Halifax- Bedford Basin, , and Cole Harbour.

In 2003, Halifax Bedford Basin lost a northern area to Bedford. The remaining area became Halifax Clayton Park (SNS 2002, c.34).

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected McGrath, Mary Ann 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1543) Candidate Party Votes McGrath, Mary Ann Progressive Conservative 4489 Gaum, Errol New Democratic Party 2946 Hardiman, Jack Liberal 2935 Lively, Janice Nova Scotia Party 209

Fogarty, Gerald Gregory 24-Mar-1998 Liberal (Gerry) Majority: (433) Candidate Party Votes Fogarty, Gerald Liberal 4246 Gaum, Errol New Democratic Party 3813 Maddalena, Michael Progressive Conservative 2530

Fogarty, Gerald Gregory 25-May-1993 Liberal (Gerry) Majority: (406) Candidate Party Votes Fogarty, Gerald Liberal 4676 Matheson, Joel Rand Progressive Conservative 4270 MacKinnon, Clarence F. New Democratic Party 2323 Lakhanpal, Pulkesh Natural Law Party 77

September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Bedford Basin Matheson, Joel Rand 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1485) Candidate Party Votes Matheson, Joel Rand Progressive Conservative 6462 LaRocque, Penny Liberal 4977 Dunsworth, John New Democratic Party 2746

Matheson, Joel Rand 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1589) Candidate Party Votes Matheson, Joel Rand Progressive Conservative 5613 Fiander, Paul New Democratic Party 4024 Weeks, Alan Liberal 2224

Matheson, Joel Rand 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2847) Candidate Party Votes Matheson, Joel Rand Progressive Conservative 6087 Genik, John Liberal 3240 Delefes, Peter New Democratic Party 2993

Matheson, Joel Rand 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (2244) Candidate Party Votes Matheson, Joel Rand Progressive Conservative 6325 Moore, Wilfred Liberal 4081 Orman, Tom New Democratic Party 1229

September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic

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September 1, 2021 Page 12 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Halifax Atlantic In 1966, the electoral district Halifax County South was created through an amendment to the House of Assembly Act. (SNS 1966, c. 34) and was subsequently renamed Halifax Atlantic in an amedment to the House of Assembly Act in 1967 (SNS 1967, c. 46).

In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, this district gained a small number of streets in the Williamswood and Harrietsfield areas from Timberlea- Prospect. It lost the area east of Herring Cove Road and north of the Frog Pond Park to Halifax Fairview. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Maguire, Brendan Oliver 17-Aug-2021 Liberal

Majority: (2473) Candidate Party Votes Maguire, Brendan Oliver Liberal 4213 Hatt, Shauna New Democratic Party 1740 Cranston, Tim Progressive Conservative 1493 Weston, Sarah Green Party 183

Maguire, Brendan Oliver 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (2491) Candidate Party Votes Maguire, Brendan Oliver Liberal 4219 Keeping, Trish New Democratic Party 1728 Holland, Bruce Progressive Conservative 1300 Carter, Chelsea Green Party 357

Maguire, Brendan Oliver 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (665) Candidate Party Votes Maguire, Brendan Oliver Liberal 3244 Crosby, Tanis New Democratic Party 2579 Brennan, Ryan Progressive Conservative 1817

September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Raymond, Michèle Hovey 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (3250) Candidate Party Votes Raymond, Michèle Hovey New Democratic Party 5253 Hoskins, Jim Liberal 2003 Phillips, Brian Progressive Conservative 965 Rosborough, Anthony Green Party 378

Raymond, Michèle Hovey 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1461) Candidate Party Votes Raymond, Michèle Hovey New Democratic Party 4144 Cooke, Bruce Progressive Conservative 2690 Hoskins, Jim Liberal 1281 Mosher, Rebecca Green Party 304

Raymond, Michèle Hovey 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party

Majority: (344) Candidate Party Votes Raymond, Michèle Hovey New Democratic Party 3327 Mosher, Linda Progressive Conservative 2996 McKinnon, Ian Liberal 2382 Rodgers, Gerald Nova Scotia Party 191

Chisholm, Robert 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party Lawrence Majority: (1472) Candidate Party Votes Chisholm, Robert Lawrence New Democratic Party 4266 Cooke, Bruce Progressive Conservative 2794 Melnick, David Liberal 1458 Rogers, Gerald Nova Scotia Party 234 Redden, Golda Independent 68

September 1, 2021 Page 14 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Chisholm, Robert 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party Lawrence Majority: (2546) Candidate Party Votes Chisholm, Robert Lawrence New Democratic Party 5364 Watts, Darren Liberal 2818 Campbell, Jeff Progressive Conservative 1340 Redden, Golda Independent 93

Chisholm, Robert 25-May-1993 New Democratic Party Lawrence Majority: (18) Candidate Party Votes Chisholm, Robert Lawrence New Democratic Party 4071 Ball, Randy Liberal 4053 Umlah, Kevin Progressive Conservative 2731

Chisholm, Robert 27-Aug-1991 (By-election) New Democratic Party Lawrence Majority: (504) Candidate Party Votes Chisholm, Robert Lawrence New Democratic Party 4507 Ball, Randy Liberal 4003 Hartlin, Judy Progressive Conservative 2819 Canning, Arthur Independent 140

Buchanan, John 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (3521) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 6284 Adams, Doug Liberal 2763 Quigley, Rene New Democratic Party 1976 Canning, Arthur Independent 77 Jannasch, Emanuel Independent 55 Buchanan resigned September 23, 1990.

September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Buchanan, John 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (3586) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 5528 Quigley, Rene New Democratic Party 1942 Melnick, David Liberal 1888 Canning, Arthur Independent 113

Buchanan, John 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (3915) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 6023 Quigley, Rene New Democratic Party 2108 Aiken, Roma J. Liberal 1744 Canning, Arthur Independent 115

Buchanan, John 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (4325) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 6628 Blom, Jerry F. Liberal 2303 Holtz, Susan New Democratic Party 1274 Canning, Arthur Independent 131

Buchanan, John 02-Apr-1974 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (1849) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 6229 Wentzell, Darrell E. Liberal 4380 Campbell, Colin (2) New Democratic Party 1591

September 1, 2021 Page 16 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Atlantic Buchanan, John 13-Oct-1970 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (1498) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 5284 Hayes, Bob Liberal 3786 Grineault, Charles New Democratic Party 597

Buchanan, John 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative MacLennan Majority: (951) Candidate Party Votes Buchanan, John MacLennan Progressive Conservative 4507 Baker, Percy Liberal 3556 Grineault, Charles New Democratic Party 324

September 1, 2021 Page 17 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto

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September 1, 2021 Page 18 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto Halifax Chebucto In 1966, an amendment ot the House of Assembly Act (SNS 1966, c. 34) divided Halifax North into Halifax City North East and Halifax City North West. These districts were subsequently changed in 1967 through another amendment to the House of Assembly Act (SNS 1967, c. 46), and Halifax City North West became Halifax Chebucto. [reference?].

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

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

In 2021, using Windsor Street as a dividing line, some of Halifax Needham was moved to Halifax Chebucto. As a result of the Windsor Street dividing line, it also gained that area bounded by Windsor Street, Connaught Avenue, and Bayers Road from Halifax Needham. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Burrill, Gary Clayton 17-Aug-2021 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1531) Candidate Party Votes Burrill, Gary Clayton New Democratic Party 4009 Kinley, Jackie Liberal 2478 Chisholm, John Wesley Progressive Conservative 911 Barraclough, Lilly Green Party 313

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

Majority: (624) Candidate Party Votes Burrill, Gary Clayton New Democratic Party 4197 Stroink, Joachim Liberal 3573 Chisholm, John Wesley Progressive Conservative 963 Meijer, Casey Dylan (Young) Green Party 361

September 1, 2021 Page 19 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto Stroink, Joachim 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (976) Candidate Party Votes Stroink, Joachim Liberal 4352 Ash, Gregory New Democratic Party 3376 Dewell, Christine Progressive Conservative 874 Marshall, Michael Independent 125

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

Majority: (1911) Candidate Party Votes Epstein, Howard Michael New Democratic Party 4446 Spurr, Jane Liberal 2535 Atchison, David Progressive Conservative 544 Hanlon, Chris Green Party 348

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

Majority: (2496) Candidate Party Votes Epstein, Howard Michael New Democratic Party 4216 Phillips, Sean Progressive Conservative 1720 Verner, Peter Liberal 1481 Harborne, Christopher Green Party 369

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

Majority: (1090) Candidate Party Votes Epstein, Howard Michael New Democratic Party 3682 MacKinnon, Kenzie Liberal 2592 Phillips, Sandy Progressive Conservative 1983 Higgins, Scott Nova Scotia Party 103

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

Majority: (348) Candidate Party Votes Epstein, Howard Michael New Democratic Party 3159 Phillips, Sean Progressive Conservative 2811 Trainor, Royden Liberal 2286 Stevens, Hilda M. Nova Scotia Party 126

September 1, 2021 Page 20 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto Epstein, Howard Michael 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (993) Candidate Party Votes Epstein, Howard Michael New Democratic Party 4158 MacKinnon, Kenzie Liberal 3165 Phillips, Sean Progressive Conservative 1590

Abbass, Jay F. 25-May-1993 Liberal

Majority: (106) Candidate Party Votes Abbass, Jay F. Liberal 3906 O'Connell, Ann Eileen New Democratic Party 3800 Callaghan, J. Clair Progressive Conservative 2903 Collrin, Christopher Natural Law Party 116

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

Majority: (24) Candidate Party Votes McDonough, Alexa Ann New Democratic Party 3238 Callaghan, J. Clair Progressive Conservative 3214 Doherty, Penny Liberal 2546

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

Majority: (1744) Candidate Party Votes McDonough, Alexa Ann New Democratic Party 4374 Gillis, Helen Progressive Conservative 2630 Clarke, Dan Liberal 1806

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

Majority: (492) Candidate Party Votes McDonough, Alexa Ann New Democratic Party 3886 McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 3394 Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald Liberal 2407

September 1, 2021 Page 21 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Chebucto Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald 19-Sep-1978 Liberal

Majority: (265) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald Liberal 3998 Stanburg, Margaret Progressive Conservative 3733 Mielke, Donald F. New Democratic Party 1298

Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald 02-Apr-1974 Liberal

Majority: (2375) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Walter Ronald Liberal 5608 Ashworth, Dennis Progressive Conservative 3233 Devanney, Burris New Democratic Party 1648

Connolly, James 13-Oct-1970 Liberal Lawrence Majority: (1261) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, James Lawrence Liberal 5276 Vaughan, James Henry Progressive Conservative 4015 Devanney, Burris New Democratic Party 1180

Vaughan, James Henry 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (901) Candidate Party Votes Vaughan, James Henry Progressive Conservative 5154 Richard, K. Peter Liberal 4253 Jobson, Keith New Democratic Party 503

September 1, 2021 Page 22 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid

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September 1, 2021 Page 23 of 49 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 24 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax North Electoral History for Halifax North

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September 1, 2021 Page 25 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax North Halifax North The Statues of Nova Scotia for 1932, divided the County of Halifax into five electoral districts: , , Halifax North, Halifax West, and .

Chapter 34 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1966 divided Halifax North into Halifax City North East and Halifax City North West. These districts were subsequently changed in 1967, and Halifax City North East became Halifax Needham and Halifax City North West became Halifax Chebucto. (SNS 1967, c. 46) Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Vaughan, James Henry 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1242) Candidate Party Votes Vaughan, James Henry Progressive Conservative 8602 Ahern, John Edward Liberal 7360 Prowse, Peggy New Democratic Party 444

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

Majority: (530) Candidate Party Votes Ahern, John Edward Liberal 7974 Mullane, Robert Progressive Conservative 7444 Moulton, Charles A. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 1466 Federation)

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

Majority: (1025) Candidate Party Votes Ahern, John Edward Liberal 8773 O'Malley, John A. Progressive Conservative 7748

Connolly, Harold Joseph 26-May-1953 Liberal

Majority: (3667) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 8148 Bartlow, Harold J. Progressive Conservative 4481 Hardiman, Richard J. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 648 Federation) Connolly resigned. He was appointed to the Senate July 28, 1955.

September 1, 2021 Page 26 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax North Connolly, Harold Joseph 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (3455) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 7944 Donahoe, Richard Progressive Conservative 4489 Green, Arthur K. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 2066 Federation)

Connolly, Harold Joseph 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

Majority: (3969) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 6089 Burgess, Thomas CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 2120 Federation) Vaughn, Bernard James Progressive Conservative 1777 Munro, Alexander Labour 260

Connolly, Harold Joseph 28-Oct-1941 Liberal

Majority: (2162) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 4124 Lownds, Helen M. Progressive Conservative 1962 Clark, James Ronald CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 261 Federation)

Connolly, Harold Joseph 29-Jun-1937 Liberal

Majority: (1474) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 5458 Flavin, Gerald P. Progressive Conservative 3984

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

Majority: (2902) Candidate Party Votes Connolly, Harold Joseph Liberal 3940 Rudge, Ernlie J. Liberal Conservative 1038

September 1, 2021 Page 27 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax North Isnor, Gordon B. 22-Aug-1933 Liberal

Majority: (2042) Candidate Party Votes Isnor, Gordon B. Liberal 5452 Flavin, Gerald P. Liberal Conservative 3410 Isnor resigned to contest the federal election.

September 1, 2021 Page 28 of 49 Electoral History for Halifax County Electoral History for Halifax County

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September 1, 2021 Page 29 of 49 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 30 of 49 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 31 of 49 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 32 of 49 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 33 of 49 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 34 of 49 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 35 of 49 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 36 of 49 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 37 of 49 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 38 of 49 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 39 of 49 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 40 of 49 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 41 of 49 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 42 of 49 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 43 of 49 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 44 of 49 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 45 of 49 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 46 of 49 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 47 of 49 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 48 of 49 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 Tobin, S. Confederate 2129 McLeod, G. 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 Tobin, S. Confederate 2129 McLeod, G. 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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