William Bailey (Canadian politician) explained

William Henry Bailey
Birth Date:9 November 1889
Birth Place:Indington, Michigan[1]
Office:Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Constituency:Peace River
Term Start:June 19, 1930
Term End:August 22, 1935
Predecessor:Hugh Allen
Successor:William Lampley
Party:United Farmers
Occupation:politician

William Henry Bailey (1889-1975) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1935 sitting with the governing United Farmers of Alberta caucus.

Early life

Bailey was born in Michigan.

Political career

Bailey ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as the United Farmers candidate in the provincial electoral district of Peace River in the 1930 Alberta general election. He won a straight fight over Independent C.W. Frederick taking over 60% of the popular vote to retain the seat for his party.[2]

Bailey ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election. He face a hotly contested four-way race. On the first count of voting Bailey was trailing in third place. He would be eliminated on the second count. Social Credit candidate William Lampley won the district on the third count.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. 1934.
  2. Web site: Peace River Official Results 1930 Alberta general election . Alberta Heritage Community Foundation . March 21, 2010.
  3. Web site: Peace River Official Results 1935 Alberta general election . Alberta Heritage Community Foundation . March 10, 2010.