James A. Smith
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James Alexander Smith was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta
, Canada
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
and Liberal
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
, Baldwin once again defeated him.
James Alexander Smith (born August 22, 1911) was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta
, Canada
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
and Liberal
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
, Baldwin once again defeated him.
James Alexander Smith (born August 22, 1911) was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta
, Canada
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
and Liberal
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
, Baldwin once again defeated him.
Bawlf, Alberta
Bawlf is a Canadian village in Alberta, located east-southeast of Camrose. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, it was named after Nicholas Bawlf, who was then president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
William Irvine (Canadian politician)
William Irvine was a Canadian politician, journalist and clergyman. He served in the Canadian House of Commons on three different occasions, as a representative of Labour, the United Farmers of Alberta and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
and Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
Peace River (electoral district)
Peace River is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is a rural riding in northwest Alberta, representing the counties of Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Grande Prairie, Northern Lights, Mackenzie, and the municipal...
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
, Baldwin once again defeated him.
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James Alexander Smith (born August 22, 1911) was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta
Bawlf, Alberta
Bawlf is a Canadian village in Alberta, located east-southeast of Camrose. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, it was named after Nicholas Bawlf, who was then president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
William Irvine (Canadian politician)
William Irvine was a Canadian politician, journalist and clergyman. He served in the Canadian House of Commons on three different occasions, as a representative of Labour, the United Farmers of Alberta and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
and Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
Peace River (electoral district)
Peace River is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is a rural riding in northwest Alberta, representing the counties of Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Grande Prairie, Northern Lights, Mackenzie, and the municipal...
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
, Baldwin once again defeated him.
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James Alexander Smith (born August 22, 1911) was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta
Bawlf, Alberta
Bawlf is a Canadian village in Alberta, located east-southeast of Camrose. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, it was named after Nicholas Bawlf, who was then president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Smith first ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in a by-election held in the Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
electoral district. He won the hotly contested by election defeating former Member of Parliament William Irvine
William Irvine (Canadian politician)
William Irvine was a Canadian politician, journalist and clergyman. He served in the Canadian House of Commons on three different occasions, as a representative of Labour, the United Farmers of Alberta and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
and Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
candidate Mac Smith by less than 400 votes to win his first term in office. Smith would run for re-election in the 1957 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He would be re-elected with a landslide majority to his second term.
The Progressive Conservative minority government would be dissolved in 1958 forcing Smith to run for re-election just a year later in the 1958 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. He would be defeated by Progressive Conservative Clifford Smallwood whom Smith had defeated one year prior. Smallwood and Smith would face contest the 1962 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
against each other with Smallwood retaining his seat.
Smith would attempt to run for a seat a year later running in the Peace River
Peace River (electoral district)
Peace River is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is a rural riding in northwest Alberta, representing the counties of Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Grande Prairie, Northern Lights, Mackenzie, and the municipal...
district for the 1963 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. He would be defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament Ged Baldwin. Smith would make his final attempt for federal office in the 1965 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
, Baldwin once again defeated him.