George Johnston (politician)

George Norman Johnston (September 13, 1884 – September 28, 1977[1]) was a politician elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the first time in 1921. He served as Speaker of the Alberta Legislature from February 10, 1927, to July 22, 1935.[2] He was defeated in 1935 when Social Credit swept to power. It was the second time in Alberta's history that a Speaker suffered electoral defeat.

George Johnston
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
February 10, 1927 – July 22, 1935
Preceded byOran McPherson
Succeeded byNathan Eldon Tanner
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935
Preceded byWilliam Wallace Wilson
Succeeded byGeorge MacLachlan
ConstituencyCoronation
Personal details
Born(1884-09-13)September 13, 1884
Wingham, Ontario
DiedSeptember 28, 1977(1977-09-28) (aged 93)
Edmonton, Alberta
Political partyUnited Farmers

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Bibliography

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  • Perry, Sandra E.; Footz, Valerie L. (2006). A Higher Duty: Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of the North-West Territories and Alberta, 1888-2005. Edmonton, Alberta: Legislative Assembly of Alberta. ISBN 0-9689217-3-6.
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Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Preceded by MLA Coronation
1921-1935
Succeeded by
Preceded by Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly
1927-1936
Succeeded by