Preceded by Laudas Joly Occupation politician Party Alberta Liberal Party Political party Liberal Died June 30, 1966 | Constituency Bonnyville Role Politician Succeeded by Karl Nordstrom Name Jake Josvanger Resigned June 18, 1959 | |
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Born December 22, 1908
Dilke, Saskatchewan ( 1908-12-22 ) | ||
Jake H. Josvanger (December 22, 1908 – June 30, 1966) was a former provincial and municipal level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1955 to 1959 sitting with the Liberal caucus in opposition. He was also a municipal councilor for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87.
Political career
Josvanger ran for a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the provincial election as a candidate for the Liberals. He won the Bonnyville electoral district defeating two other candidates with just over 50% of the popular vote.
He was elected later that year as a municipal councilor for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 in the first election held after its creation in 1955. Josvanger would serve both political posts.
Josvanger ran for a second term in provincial office in the 1959 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Karl Nordstrom, finishing second in the three way race.