Electoral History for Electoral History for Hants West

Including Former Electoral District Names

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September 1, 2021 Page 1 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Hants West Chapter 47 of the 1948 Statues of Nova Scotia divided the County of Hants into two electoral districts: , which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of East Hants; and Hants West, which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of West Hants.

In 2021, Hants West gained Lakelands from Hants East. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Sheehy-Richard, Melissa 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (141) Candidate Party Votes Sheehy-Richard, Melissa Progressive Conservative 3968 Casey, Brian Liberal 3827 Moir, Caet New Democratic Party 1015 Kang, Jenn Green Party 273 Berry, Gordon J. Atlantica 121

Porter, Garnet Charles 30-May-2017 Liberal (Chuck) Majority: (2173) Candidate Party Votes Porter, Chuck Liberal 4589 Dodge, Janice Munroe New Democratic Party 2416 Kerr, Lalia New Democratic Party 1042 Buzek, Torin Green Party 243 Boucher, Edward F. Atlantica 73

Porter, Garnet Charles 08-Oct-2013 Progressive Conservative (Chuck) Majority: (1189) Candidate Party Votes Porter, Garnet C. Progressive Conservative 4468 O'Hara, Claude Liberal 3279 Stephens, Brian D. New Democratic Party 888 Buzek, Torin Green Party 169

September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Porter, Garnet Charles 09-Jun-2009 Progressive Conservative (Chuck) Majority: (299) Candidate Party Votes Porter, Garnet C. Progressive Conservative 3364 Lunn, Paula Liberal 3065 Gallagher, Barbara New Democratic Party 2401 Richardson, Sheila G. Green Party 204

Porter, Garnet Charles 13-Jun-2006 Progressive Conservative (Chuck) Majority: (45) Candidate Party Votes Porter, Garnet C. Progressive Conservative 2974 Lunn, Paula Liberal 2921 Bennett, Sean New Democratic Party 2486 Schurman, Sam Green Party 206

Russell, Ronald Stanley 05-Aug-2003 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (1671) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 3871 Bennett, Sean New Democratic Party 2200 Matheson, Randy Liberal 2118 Anthony, Chummy Marijuana Party 148 Brauer, Connie Nova Scotia Party 51

Russell, Ronald Stanley 27-Jul-1999 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (3261) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 5276 Robertson, Joe Liberal 2015 Terfry, Dick New Democratic Party 1764

September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Russell, Ronald Stanley 24-Mar-1998 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (1911) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 4507 Bowes, Debbi Liberal 2596 Harvey, Dana New Democratic Party 2390

Russell, Ronald Stanley 25-May-1993 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (46) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 4152 Doyle, Mike Liberal 4106 Harvey, Dana New Democratic Party 1881 McKay, Donald L. Independent 136

Russell, Ronald Stanley 06-Sep-1988 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (2262) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 5091 Ross, Donzell A. Liberal 2829 Reid, Penny New Democratic Party 1715

Russell, Ronald Stanley 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (2099) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 4634 Lindsay, Dewer Liberal 2535 Squires, Alan St. C. New Democratic Party 1158

September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Russell, Ronald Stanley 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (1893) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 4554 McGrath, Daniel J. Liberal 2661 Squires, Alan St. C. New Democratic Party 1626

Russell, Ronald Stanley 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative Thornton (Ron) Majority: (1387) Candidate Party Votes Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 4872 Lindsay, Robert D. Liberal 3485 Shiers, Bill New Democratic Party 795

Lindsay, Robert D. 02-Apr-1974 Liberal

Majority: (441) Candidate Party Votes Lindsay, Robert D. Liberal 4148 Russell, Ronald S. Progressive Conservative 3707 Tonks, Gary E. New Democratic Party 774

Lindsay, Robert D. 13-Oct-1970 Liberal

Majority: (266) Candidate Party Votes Lindsay, Robert D. Liberal 3974 Spence, Norman Tremaine Progressive Conservative 3708

Spence, Norman Tremaine 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (284) Candidate Party Votes Spence, Norman Tremaine Progressive Conservative 3765 Lindsay, Robert D. Liberal 3481

September 1, 2021 Page 5 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Spence, Norman Tremaine 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1353) Candidate Party Votes Spence, Norman Tremaine Progressive Conservative 4193 Spicer, W. Whitney Liberal 2840 Benedict, Arthur New Democratic Party 171

Wilson, George Henry 07-Jun-1960 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (211) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, George Henry Progressive Conservative 3623 Regan, Gerald Augustine Liberal 3412 Wile, Howard B. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 319 Federation)

Wilson, George Henry 30-Oct-1956 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (105) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, George Henry Progressive Conservative 3405 Regan, Gerald Augustine Liberal 3300 Loomer, Ralph CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 214 Federation)

Wilson, George Henry 26-May-1953 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (488) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, George Henry Progressive Conservative 3608 Eisner, Ken Liberal 3120

Wilson, George Henry 27-Nov-1950 (By-election) Progressive Conservative

Majority: (806) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, George Henry Progressive Conservative 3698 Dunlop, William C. Liberal 2892

September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 24 Electoral History for Hants West Cole, George Benjamin 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

Majority: (1) Candidate Party Votes Cole, George Benjamin Liberal 2530 Wilson, George Henry Progressive Conservative 1529 Crossley, Gordon B. Independent 749 Loomer, Ralph CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 569 Federation) There was some confusion over the election, which was declared void by the Supreme Court of N.S., and the seat vacated on March 22, 1950.

September 1, 2021 Page 7 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East Electoral History for Hants East

Including Former Electoral District Names

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September 1, 2021 Page 8 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East Hants East Chapter 47 of the 1948 Statues of Nova Scotia divided the County of Hants into two electoral districts: Hants East, which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of East Hants; and Hants West, which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of West Hants.

In 2021, Hants East lost Lakelands to Hants West, and Mount Uniacke and South Uniake to Sackville Uniacke. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected MacDonald, John A. 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (90) Candidate Party Votes MacDonald, John A. Progressive Conservative 3328 Blois, Michael Liberal 3238 Cameron, Abby New Democratic Party 2142 Greenough, Simon Green Party 199

Miller, Margaret 30-May-2017 Liberal

Majority: (819) Candidate Party Votes Miller, Margaret Liberal 3923 MacDonald, John A. Progressive Conservative 3104 Crouse, Liam New Democratic Party 1508 Kang, Jenn Green Party 449

Miller, Margaret 08-Oct-2013 Liberal

Majority: (1100) Candidate Party Votes Miller, Margaret Liberal 4512 MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 3412 Williams, Kim Allan Progressive Conservative 1597

September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East MacDonell, John A. 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (4485) Candidate Party Votes MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 6052 Williams, Todd Progressive Conservative 1567 Rees, Maurice Liberal 1467 Winkler, Emerich Green Party 231

MacDonell, John A. 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1997) Candidate Party Votes MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 4712 Fiander, Wayne Progressive Conservative 2715 MacKay, Malcolm Liberal 1237 Hartlen, Michael Green Party 204

MacDonell, John A. 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2917) Candidate Party Votes MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 4783 Matthews, Larry Liberal 1866 LeRoy, Mary Lou Progressive Conservative 1640 Smith, Ken Nova Scotia Party 106

MacDonell, John A. 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party

Majority: (906) Candidate Party Votes MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 3985 Morash, Reese Progressive Conservative 3079 Stewart, Sara Liberal 2150

MacDonell, John A. 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (798) Candidate Party Votes MacDonell, John A. New Democratic Party 4175 Smith, Jim W. Liberal 3377 Armstrong, Lawrin Progressive Conservative 2010

September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East Carruthers, Robert Arthur 25-May-1993 Liberal (Bob) Majority: (638) Candidate Party Votes Carruthers, Robert Arthur Liberal 4295 MacKeil, Stephen Progressive Conservative 3657 MacLean, Terry New Democratic Party 1817

Hawkins, Walter John 06-Sep-1988 Liberal (Jack) Majority: (525) Candidate Party Votes Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 4502 Etter, Cora H. Progressive Conservative 3977 Preeper, Richard New Democratic Party 1082

Etter, Cora Helena 06-Nov-1984 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (538) Candidate Party Votes Etter, Cora H. Progressive Conservative 3730 Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 3192 Radley, Byron "Herbert" New Democratic Party 757

Hawkins, Walter John 06-Oct-1981 Liberal (Jack) Majority: (58) Candidate Party Votes Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 3041 Hunt, G. Patrick Progressive Conservative 2983 McNeil, Harry New Democratic Party 1747

Hunt, G. Patrick 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (741) Candidate Party Votes Hunt, G. Patrick Progressive Conservative 4035 Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 3294 White, Clair New Democratic Party 486

September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East Hawkins, Walter John 02-Apr-1974 Liberal (Jack) Majority: (632) Candidate Party Votes Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 3322 Ettinger, Avard Progressive Conservative 2690 White, Clare New Democratic Party 549 Stanhope, John G. Sr. Independent 99

Hawkins, Walter John 13-Oct-1970 Liberal (Jack) Majority: (322) Candidate Party Votes Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) Liberal 3115 Ettinger, James Albert Progressive Conservative 2793

Ettinger, James Albert 30-May-1967 Progressive Conservative (Albert) Majority: (215) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, James Albert Progressive Conservative 2697 Casey, Norman E. Liberal 2482

Ettinger, James Albert 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative (Albert) Majority: (383) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, James Albert Progressive Conservative 2739 Fraser, George E. Liberal 2356 Loomer, Ralph New Democratic Party 87

Ettinger, James Albert 27-Aug-1962 (By-election) Progressive Conservative (Albert) Majority: (77) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, James Albert Progressive Conservative 2620 Regan, Gerald Augustine Liberal 2543

September 1, 2021 Page 12 of 24 Electoral History for Hants East Ettinger, Ernest Milton 07-Jun-1960 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (219) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, Ernest Milton Progressive Conservative 2426 Grant, Carl Spencer Liberal 2207 Scothorn, Alfred James CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 268 Federation) Ettinger died May 29, 1962. He was replaced by J. Albert Ettinger.

Ettinger, Ernest Milton 30-Oct-1956 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (50) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, Ernest Milton Progressive Conservative 2392 MacKenzie, Arthur Whittier Liberal 2342 Wheadon, Malcolm F. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 54 Federation)

Reid, Alfred Edward 16-Nov-1954 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (1) Candidate Party Votes Reid, Alfred Edward Liberal 2257 Ettinger, Ernest Milton Progressive Conservative 2256 Wheadon, Malcolm F. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 130 Federation) Alfred Edward Reid won by a majority of one over Ettinger, which was the Returning Officer's tie-breaking vote cast on Declaration Day.

Reid, Alfred Edward 26-May-1953 Liberal

Majority: (1) Candidate Party Votes Reid, Alfred Edward Liberal 2251 Ettinger, Ernest Milton Progressive Conservative 2250 Election declared void by the Supreme Court of N.S. because of balloting irregularities. Feb. 25, 1954.

Ettinger, Ernest Milton 09-Jun-1949 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (28) Candidate Party Votes Ettinger, Ernest Milton Progressive Conservative 2097 MacLellan, Robert Augustus Liberal 2069 Hart, Johnston B. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 272 Federation)

September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Electoral History for Hants 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 14 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Hants County Chapter 47 of the Statues of Nova Scotia for 1948 divided Hants County into two electoral districts: Hants East, which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of East Hants; and Hants West, which consisted of that portion of the County of Hants contained in the Municipality of West Hants.

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected MacLellan, Robert 23-Oct-1945 Liberal Augustus Majority: (1757) Candidate Party Votes MacLellan, Robert Augustus Liberal 4951 Murray, Norman Dudley Progressive Conservative 3194 Scott, Frederick C. G. CCF (Cooperative Commonwealth 1256 Federation)

MacMillan, Alexander 28-Oct-1941 Liberal Stirling Majority: (1279) Candidate Party Votes MacMillan, Alexander Stirling Liberal 4871 Blanchard, Norman Dexter Progressive Conservative 3592

MacMillan, Alexander 29-Jun-1937 Liberal Stirling Majority: (1009) Candidate Party Votes MacMillan, Alexander Sterling Liberal 5590 Fraser, Leonard W. Progressive Conservative 4581

MacMillan, Alexander 22-Aug-1933 Liberal Stirling Majority: (725) Candidate Party Votes MacMillan, Alexander Sterling Liberal 5328 Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 4603

September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Rhodes, Edgar Nelson 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (185) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 4087 Rhodes, Edgar Nelson Liberal Conservative 4008 Reid, James William Liberal 3823 Gass, Robert Liberal 3528 Rhodes resigned August 11, 1930 to become federal Minister of Fisheries.

Parsons, Albert E. 01-Oct-1928 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (264) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 4087 Rhodes, Edgar Nelson Liberal Conservative 4008 Reid, James William Liberal 3823 Gass, Robert Liberal 3528 Rhodes resigned August 11, 1930 to become federal Minister of Fisheries.

Rhodes, Edgar Nelson 01-Aug-1925 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Rhodes, Edgar Nelson Liberal Conservative 0 Rhodes was appointed Premier and Provincial Secretary. He won the required by-election by acclamation.

Rhodes, Edgar Nelson 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (1498) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 4806 Rhodes, Edgar Nelson Liberal Conservative 4573 Reid, James William Liberal 3075 Forsyth, Lionel A. Liberal 2860

Parsons, Albert E. 25-Jun-1925 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (1731) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 4806 Rhodes, Edgar Nelson Liberal Conservative 4573 Reid, James William Liberal 3075 Forsyth, Lionel A. Liberal 2860

September 1, 2021 Page 16 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Reid, James William 27-Jul-1920 Liberal

Majority: (952) Candidate Party Votes Reid, James William Liberal 3035 MacDonald, John Alexander (2) Farmers' Party 2179 Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2083 Aylword, Walter J. Farmers' Party 1594 Davison, Wiley V. Labour 998

MacDonald, John 27-Jul-1920 Farmers' Party Alexander (2) Majority: (96) Candidate Party Votes Reid, James William Liberal 3035 MacDonald, John Alexander (2) Farmers' Party 2179 Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2083 Aylword, Walter J. Farmers' Party 1594 Davison, Wiley V. Labour 998

Reid, James William 20-Jun-1916 Liberal

Majority: (10) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2142 Reid, James William Liberal 2051 Sangster, Herbert W. Liberal Conservative 2041 Fulmer, Burchell B. Liberal 1929

Parsons, Albert E. 20-Jun-1916 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (101) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2142 Reid, James William Liberal 2051 Sangster, Herbert W. Liberal Conservative 2041 Fulmer, Burchell B. Liberal 1929

September 1, 2021 Page 17 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Reid, James William 14-Jun-1911 Liberal

Majority: (60) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2303 Reid, James William Liberal 2066 Fielding, P. M. Liberal Conservative 2006 Wilson, George Liberal 1809

Parsons, Albert E. 14-Jun-1911 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (297) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 2303 Reid, James William Liberal 2066 Fielding, P. M. Liberal Conservative 2006 Wilson, George Liberal 1809

Parsons, Albert E. 24-Nov-1909 (By-election) Liberal Conservative

Majority: (83) Candidate Party Votes Parsons, Albert E. Liberal Conservative 1921 Christie, Medford Liberal 1838

O'Brien, James 17-Jul-1907 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (147) Candidate Party Votes O'Brien, James Liberal 2030 O'Brien, Everett A. Liberal Conservative 1883

Wilcox, Charles Smith 20-Jun-1906 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (59) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1934 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1859 O'Brien, E. A. Liberal Conservative 1800 McHeffey, Francis Parker Liberal 1792 Drysdale resigned March 13, 1907. He was replaced by James O'Brien. Wilcox died October 10, 1909. He was replaced by Albert Parsons.

September 1, 2021 Page 18 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Drysdale, Arthur 20-Jun-1906 Liberal

Majority: (134) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1934 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1859 O'Brien, E. A. Liberal Conservative 1800 McHeffey, Francis Parker Liberal 1792 Drysdale resigned March 13, 1907. He was replaced by James O'Brien. Wilcox died October 10, 1909. He was replaced by Albert Parsons.

McHeffey, Francis Parker 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (295) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 2092 McHeffey, Francis Parker Liberal 1914 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1619 Sanford, A. S. Liberal Conservative 1458

Drysdale, Arthur 02-Oct-1901 Liberal

Majority: (473) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 2092 McHeffey, Francis Parker Liberal 1914 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1619 Sanford, A. S. Liberal Conservative 1458

Wilcox, Charles Smith 20-Apr-1897 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (29) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1839 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1746 Thompson, James A. Liberal Conservative 1717 Douglas, William McD Liberal 1707

September 1, 2021 Page 19 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Drysdale, Arthur 20-Apr-1897 Liberal

Majority: (122) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1839 Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1746 Thompson, James A. Liberal Conservative 1717 Douglas, William McD Liberal 1707

Wilcox, Charles Smith 15-Mar-1894 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (44) Candidate Party Votes Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1733 Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1706 Thompson, Evan Liberal Conservative 1689 Guild, W. H. Liberal 1644

Drysdale, Arthur 15-Mar-1894 liberal

Majority: (17) Candidate Party Votes Wilcox, Charles Smith Liberal Conservative 1733 Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1706 Thompson, Evan Liberal Conservative 1689 Guild, W. H. Liberal 1644

Drysdale, Arthur 05-Mar-1891 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (12) Candidate Party Votes Drysdale, Arthur Liberal 1862 McDougall, Adam Liberal Conservative 1850

Smith, Thomas Barlow 21-May-1890 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (38) Candidate Party Votes Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal Conservative 1698 Haley, Allen Liberal 1661 McDougall, Adam Liberal Conservative 1660 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1552 Haley resigned February 25, 1891 before the House met to contest the federal general election. He was replaced by Arthur Drysdale.

September 1, 2021 Page 20 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Haley, Allen 21-May-1890 Liberal

Majority: (1) Candidate Party Votes Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal Conservative 1698 Haley, Allen Liberal 1661 McDougall, Adam Liberal Conservative 1660 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1552 Haley resigned February 25, 1891 before the House met to contest the federal general election. He was replaced by Arthur Drysdale.

Haley, Allen 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (44) Candidate Party Votes Haley, Allen Liberal 1552 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1522 McDougall, Allan Liberal Conservative 1508 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1505

Frame, Archibald 15-Jun-1886 Liberal

Majority: (14) Candidate Party Votes Haley, Allen Liberal 1552 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1522 McDougall, Allan Liberal Conservative 1508 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1505

Spence, Nathaniel David 20-Jun-1882 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (7) Candidate Party Votes Haley, Allen Liberal 1261 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1236 Creelman, F. S. Liberal Conservative 1229 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1209

September 1, 2021 Page 21 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Haley, Allen 20-Jun-1882 Liberal

Majority: (32) Candidate Party Votes Haley, Allen Liberal 1261 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1236 Creelman, F. S. Liberal Conservative 1229 Frame, Archibald Liberal 1209

Spence, Nathaniel David 17-Sep-1878 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (156) Candidate Party Votes Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1621 Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1507 Creelman, F. S. Liberal Conservative 1465 Laurence, William Dawson Liberal 1298

Smith, Thomas Barlow 17-Sep-1878 Liberal

Majority: (42) Candidate Party Votes Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1621 Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1507 Creelman, F. S. Liberal Conservative 1465 Laurence, William Dawson Liberal 1298

Putnam, Alfred 17-Dec-1874 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (75) Candidate Party Votes Allison, William Henry Liberal Conservative 1463 Putnam, Alfred Liberal Conservative 1409 Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1332

Allison, William Henry 17-Dec-1874 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (131) Candidate Party Votes Allison, William Henry Liberal Conservative 1463 Putnam, Alfred Liberal Conservative 1409 Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1332

September 1, 2021 Page 22 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Yeomans, Henry L 10-Mar-1874 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (Acclamation) Candidate Party Votes Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1455 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1312 Yeomans, Henry L Liberal 0 There were two by-elections held. The first on March 4, 1874 brought Smith to office. He defeated Spence. The second saw Yeomans acclaimed on nomination day March 12, 1874.

Smith, Thomas Barlow 10-Mar-1874 (By-election) Liberal

Majority: (143) Candidate Party Votes Smith, Thomas Barlow Liberal 1455 Spence, Nathaniel David Liberal Conservative 1312 Yeomans, Henry L Liberal 0 There were two by-elections held. The first on March 4, 1874 brought Smith to office. He defeated Spence. The second saw Yeomans acclaimed on nomination day March 12, 1874.

McDougall, William 16-May-1871 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (147) Candidate Party Votes Allison, William Henry Liberal Conservative 1446 McDougall, William Liberal Conservative 1396 Curry, Frederick Liberal 1249 Lawrence, William Dawson Liberal 1183 McDougall resigned around February 16, 1874. He was replaced by Henry Yeomans. Allison resigned to contest the federal general election. He was replaced by Thomas B. Smith.

Allison, William Henry 16-May-1871 Liberal Conservative

Majority: (197) Candidate Party Votes Allison, William Henry Liberal Conservative 1446 McDougall, William Liberal Conservative 1396 Curry, Frederick Liberal 1249 Lawrence, William Dawson Liberal 1183 McDougall resigned around February 16, 1874. He was replaced by Henry Yeomans. Allison resigned to contest the federal general election. He was replaced by Thomas B. Smith.

September 1, 2021 Page 23 of 24 Electoral History for Hants County Young, Elkanah 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

Majority: (558) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, William Dawson Anti-Confederate 1529 Young, Elkanah Anti-Confederate 1479 Parker Confederate 921 McDougall, William Confederate 904

Lawrence, William 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate Dawson Majority: (608) Candidate Party Votes Lawrence, William Dawson Anti-Confederate 1529 Young, Elkanah Anti-Confederate 1479 Parker Confederate 921 McDougall, William Confederate 904

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