About James Mahaffy
Lived 1905 – 1986 (aged 81). James Mahaffy was a Canadian politician.
James Caven Mahaffy (August 29, 1905 – November 29, 1986) was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1940 to 1944. Mahaffy held a seat in the electoral district of Calgary as an Independent. Mahaffy briefly served as Leader of the Opposition.
Political career Mahaffy ran for a seat in the 1940 Alberta general election. He was elected to the third seat in the Calgary electoral district as an Independent under the Alberta Unity Movement.
He briefly served as Leader of the Opposition during the 3rd Session of the 9th Alberta Legislative Assembly.
Mahaffy did not run for a second term in 1944.
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Who was James Mahaffy?
Canadian politician (1905–1986)
When was James Mahaffy born?
James Mahaffy was born on 29 August 1905 in Port Elgin.
When did James Mahaffy die?
James Mahaffy died on 29 November 1986.
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James Mahaffy was a politician.
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James Mahaffy was Canadian.
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