Preceded by Oran McPherson Political party United Farmers | Succeeded by Nathan Eldon Tanner Name George Johnston | |
Born September 13, 1884
Wingham, Ontario ( 1884-09-13 ) Died September 28, 1977(1977-09-28) (aged 93)
Edmonton, Alberta | ||
George Norman Johnston (September 13, 1884 – September 28, 1977) 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 1921 to 1936. 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.
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