George Johnston (politician)

Not to be confused with George Johnstone (politician).

George Johnston
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office February 10, 1927 – July 22, 1935
Preceded by	Oran McPherson
Succeeded by	Nathan Eldon Tanner
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935
Preceded by	William Wallace Wilson
Succeeded by	George MacLachlan
Constituency	Coronation
Personal details
Born	(1884-09-13)September 13, 1884 Wingham, Ontario
Died	September 28, 1977(1977-09-28) (aged 93) Edmonton, Alberta
Political party	United Farmers

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.

References

1. Perry & Footz 2006, p. 313.
2. Perry & Footz 2006, p. 490.

Bibliography

• 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.

External links

• Followers of Moses: Biographies of United Farmers–era MLAs^[permanent dead link‍]
• Speaker of the Assembly

Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Preceded by William Wallace Wilson	MLA Coronation 1921-1935	Succeeded by George MacLachlan
Preceded by Oran McPherson	Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly 1927-1936	Succeeded by Nathan Eldon Tanner