Alfred Macyk

Alfred Macyk (March 2, 1924 – May 1, 2018) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1955 to 1959 sitting with the Liberal caucus in opposition.

Alfred Macyk
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 29, 1955 – June 18, 1959
Preceded byPeter Chaba
Succeeded byJohn Dubetz
ConstituencyRedwater
Personal details
Born(1924-03-02)March 2, 1924
Alberta, Canada
DiedMay 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 94)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Sophie[1]
Childrenfour
Occupationpolitician

Political career

Macyk ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as a Liberal candidate in the electoral district of Redwater in the 1955 Alberta general election. He defeated incumbent MLA Peter Chaba on the third vote count to win the four way race and pickup the seat for his party.[2]

Macyk ran for a second term in office in the 1959 Alberta general election. He was handily defeated by Social Credit candidate John Dubetz finishing second ahead of Progressive Conservative candidate Martha Bielish in the three way race.[3] He died on May 1, 2018.[4]

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References
  1. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1965). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  2. "Redwater results 1955". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
  3. "Redwater results 1959". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
  4. Alfred MACYK obituary
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