Electoral History for Sackville-Cobequid Electoral History for Sackville-Cobequid

Including Former Electoral District Names

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September 1, 2021 Page 1 of 35 Electoral History for Sackville-Cobequid Sackville-Cobequid Based on the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, Sackville was renamed Sackville-Cobequid. It gained the Lakeview area from Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley, and lost an area north of Beaverbank Road to the new district of Sackville-Beaver Bank.

In 2003, minor changes were made to its northern boundary along Second Lake (SNS, 2002, c. 34).

In 2013, following the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, this district lost a small area along its northwestern edge to the new constituency of Sackville-Beaver Bank. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Craig, Stephen Allen 17-Aug-2021 Progressive Conservative (Steve) Majority: (849) Candidate Party Votes Craig, Steve Progressive Conservative 3426 Fawtrhop, Lara New Democratic Party 2577 LeRoy, Mary Liberal 1701 Dawson, Ian Green Party 203

Craig, Stephen Allen 18-Jun-2019 (By-election) Progressive Conservative (Steve) Majority: (183) Candidate Party Votes Craig, Steve Progressive Conservative 2655 Fawthrop, Lara New Democratic Party 2472 Hindlet, Michel Liberal 658 Edmonds, Anthony Green Party 488 Boyd, David F. Atlantica 43

Wilson, David Allan 30-May-2017 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1427) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, David Allan New Democratic Party 3465 Hindlet, Michel Liberal 2038 Giannakos, John Progressive Conservative 1991 Montgomery, Tanner Green Party 262 Morgan, Cathy Atlantica 88

September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 35 Electoral History for Sackville-Cobequid Wilson, David Allan 08-Oct-2013 New Democratic Party

Majority: (85) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, David Allan New Democratic Party 2983 Cameron, Graham Liberal 2898 Mac Isaac, Peter Progressive Conservative 1651 Percy, John H. Green Party 227

Wilson, David Allan 09-Jun-2009 New Democratic Party

Majority: (3572) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, David Allan New Democratic Party 5120 Hemming, Scott Liberal 1548 Alexander, Jessica Progressive Conservative 976 Charles, Ian Green Party 192

Wilson, David Allan 13-Jun-2006 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1978) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, David Allan New Democratic Party 4475 Craig, Steve Progressive Conservative 2499 Major, David Liberal 1055 Nicolson, Elizabeth Green Party 184

Wilson, David Allan 05-Aug-2003 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1455) Candidate Party Votes Wilson, David Allan New Democratic Party 3881 Glannakos, John Progressive Conservative 2426 Harvey, Bob Liberal 2147 Patriquen, Michael D. Marijuana Party 97

Holm, John Edgar 27-Jul-1999 New Democratic Party

Majority: (2347) Candidate Party Votes Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 4787 Marshall, Wade Progressive Conservative 2440 Perkins, Kevin Liberal 1235

September 1, 2021 Page 3 of 35 Electoral History for Sackville-Cobequid Holm, John Edgar 24-Mar-1998 New Democratic Party

Majority: (3778) Candidate Party Votes Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 5909 Brill, Jack Liberal 2131 Batherson, Rob Progressive Conservative 1383

Holm, John Edgar 25-May-1993 New Democratic Party

Majority: (1885) Candidate Party Votes Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 5044 Boutilier, Don Liberal 3159 Mansfield, George Progressive Conservative 2313

September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 35 Electoral History for Sackville Electoral History for Sackville

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September 1, 2021 Page 5 of 35 Electoral History for Sackville Sackville In 1978, the large riding of Halifax Cobequid was divided into the ridings: Sackville, Halifax-Bedford Basin, Bedford-Musquodoboit Valley, and Cole Harbour.

Based on the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Report, Sackville was renamed Sackville-Cobequid.

Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Holm, John Edgar 06-Sep-1988 New Democratic Party

Majority: (614) Candidate Party Votes Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 5430 Stephen, Bruce Liberal 4816 Grace, Dave Progressive Conservative 4774

Holm, John Edgar 06-Nov-1984 New Democratic Party

Majority: (792) Candidate Party Votes Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 4555 MacDonald, William Liberal 3763 MacKay, Malcolm Progressive Conservative 2997

MacKay, Malcolm 06-Oct-1981 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1209) Candidate Party Votes MacKay, Malcolm Progressive Conservative 4687 MacKay, Murdoch Liberal 3478 Holm, John Edgar New Democratic Party 2849

MacKay, Malcolm 19-Sep-1978 Progressive Conservative

Majority: (1693) Candidate Party Votes MacKay, Malcolm Progressive Conservative 5247 Doucet, George Raymond Liberal 3554 MacDonald, Douglas New Democratic Party 990 Morgan, Evan Independent 519

September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid Electoral History for Halifax Cobequid

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September 1, 2021 Page 7 of 35 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 8 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax Northwest Electoral History for Halifax Northwest

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September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax Northwest Halifax Northwest Chapter 27 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1955 created the district of Halifax Northwest, consisting of that portion of the County of Halifax contained in polling districts 8, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27. These districts were formerly part of Halifax West.

In 1967, Halifax Northwest, which had been renamed Halifax County North West (SNS 1966, c. 34, 2 i ), was renamed Halifax Cobequid. (SNS 1967, c. 46,s. 2(9)) Member Elected Election Date Party Elected Fitzgerald, Gordon 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative Howard (Paddy) Majority: (1532) Candidate Party Votes Fitzgerald, Gordon Howard Progressive Conservative 5559 Burris, George D. Liberal 4027 Guptil, Gerald A. New Democratic Party 329

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

Fielding, Ronald Manning 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

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

September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax West Electoral History for Halifax West

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September 1, 2021 Page 11 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax West Halifax West Chapter 19 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1932 divided the County of Halifax into five electoral districts: , , Halifax North, Halifax West, and .

Chapter 27 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia for 1955 divided Halifax West into Halifax West and Halifax Northwest.

Chapter 34 of the Statues of Nova Scotia for 1966 renamed the district Halifax County West. It was subsequently renamed Halifax St. Margaret's in 1967. Member Elected Election Date Party Elected McNeil, Douglas Charles 08-Oct-1963 Progressive Conservative (Dugger) Majority: (2666) Candidate Party Votes McNeil, Douglas Charles Progressive Conservative 8792 Reardon, Charles Henry Liberal 6126 Martell, Harold J. New Democratic Party 506

Reardon, Charles Henry 07-Jun-1960 Liberal

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

Reardon, Charles Henry 30-Oct-1956 Liberal

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

September 1, 2021 Page 12 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax West Fielding, Ronald Manning 26-May-1953 Liberal

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

Fielding, Ronald Manning 09-Jun-1949 Liberal

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

Fielding, Ronald Manning 23-Oct-1945 Liberal

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

Fielding, Ronald Manning 28-Oct-1941 Liberal

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

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

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

September 1, 2021 Page 13 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax West Hagen, George E. 29-Jun-1937 Liberal

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

Hagen, George E. 22-Aug-1933 Liberal

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

September 1, 2021 Page 14 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax County Electoral History for Halifax County

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September 1, 2021 Page 15 of 35 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 16 of 35 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 17 of 35 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 18 of 35 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 19 of 35 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 20 of 35 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 21 of 35 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 22 of 35 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 23 of 35 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 24 of 35 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 25 of 35 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 26 of 35 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 27 of 35 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 28 of 35 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 29 of 35 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 30 of 35 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 31 of 35 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 32 of 35 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 33 of 35 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 34 of 35 Electoral History for Halifax County Hill, Philip Carteret 17-Nov-1870 (By-election) Confederate

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

Northrup, Jeremiah 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

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

Cochran, James 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

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

Balcom, Henry 18-Sep-1867 Anti-Confederate

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

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