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Randolph McKinnon

1917 – 2006

Canadian politician

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About Randolph McKinnon

Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 88). Randolph McKinnon was a Canadian politician.

Randolph Hugh McKinnon (July 22, 1917 – c. June 10, 2006) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1959 to 1967 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government. During his time in office McKinnon served as a cabinet minister in the government of Premier Ernest Manning from 1964 to 1967.

Political career McKinnon ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the new electoral district of Strathcona West as a candidate for the Social Credit party in the 1959 Alberta general election. He defeated three other candidates in a hotly contested race with less than half the popular vote to pick up the seat for his party.

McKinnon ran for a second term in the 1963 Alberta general election. He won a higher popular vote defeating three other candidates with a sizable majority.

After the election Premier Ernest Manning appointed McKinnon to the Executive Council of Alberta on July 31, 1964, giving him the Education portfolio. McKinnon ran for a third term in the 1967 Alberta general election, but was defeated finishing a close second out of four candidates. He lost to Progressive Conservative candidate Don Getty.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Randolph Hugh McKinnon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Randolph McKinnon?

Canadian politician (1917-2006)

When was Randolph McKinnon born?

Randolph McKinnon was born on 22 July 1917 in Delburne.

When did Randolph McKinnon die?

Randolph McKinnon died on 10 June 2006.

What was Randolph McKinnon's occupation?

Randolph McKinnon was a politician.

What nationality was Randolph McKinnon?

Randolph McKinnon was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Randolph McKinnon

· Wikidata: Q7291851

· DBpedia: Randolph McKinnon

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