Dave Hunter
Canadian politician
About Dave Hunter
Lived 1913 – 1985 (aged 71). Dave Hunter was a Canadian.
David Bruce Hunter (September 12, 1913 – January 12, 1985) was an Alberta politician. He served as a mayor and as leader of the Alberta Liberal Party from 1962 to 1964.
Early life David Bruce Hunter was born in Elnora, Alberta in 1913.
He was chosen leader of the Alberta Liberal Party at a leadership convention held in Calgary on January 16, 1962 but failed to win the provincial Athabasca seat in the Alberta legislature in the 1963 provincial election.
Hunter ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as leader for the second time in a by-election held in the Three Hills electoral district on January 20, 1964. He finished a close second of four candidates losing to Progressive Conservative candidate Roy Davidson. Hunter resigned the leadership of the party after his election loss. in 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Hunter?
Canadian politician (1913-1985)
When was Dave Hunter born?
Dave Hunter was born on 12 September 1913 in Athabasca.
When did Dave Hunter die?
Dave Hunter died on 12 January 1985 in Victoria.
What nationality was Dave Hunter?
Dave Hunter was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Hunter. https://biography.guide/dave-hunter-1913/
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