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Glen Johnston

1901 – 1991

Canadian politician

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About Glen Johnston

Lived 1901 – 1991 (aged 89). Glen Johnston was a Canadian politician.

Glen Forrest Johnston (August 22, 1901 – July 8, 1991) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1952 to 1967 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.

Political career Johnston ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1952 Alberta general election. He stood as the Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Ponoka and won a solid majority defeating two other candidates to hold the district of his party.

Johnston ran for a second term in office in the 1955 Alberta general election. He held his seat in a hotly contested five way race that went to a third vote count.

The 1959 Alberta general election saw Johnston run for his third term in office. He would defeat two other candidates with just over half the popular vote to hold his seat.

Johnston ran for a fourth term in office in the 1963 Alberta general election. He would nearly be defeated by Independent Social Credit candidate Neville Roper who finished a very close second in the three way race.

Johnston retired from provincial office at dissolution of the assembly in 1967. His son, Dale Johnston, later served as Member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada from 1993 to 2006.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Glen Forrest Johnston, Glen F. Johnston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Glen Johnston?

Canadian politician (1901-1991)

When was Glen Johnston born?

Glen Johnston was born on 22 August 1901.

When did Glen Johnston die?

Glen Johnston died on 8 July 1991.

What was Glen Johnston's occupation?

Glen Johnston was a politician.

What nationality was Glen Johnston?

Glen Johnston was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glen Johnston

· Wikidata: Q5567840

· DBpedia: Glen Johnston

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