Charles McKeen
Charles Milton McKeen (May 10, 1885 – November 7, 1972) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.
Charles Milton McKeen | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935 | |
Preceded by | George Barker |
Succeeded by | Albert Bourcier |
Constituency | Lac Ste. Anne |
Personal details | |
Born | May 10, 1885 Fredericton, New Brunswick |
Died | November 7, 1972 87) Mayerthorpe, Alberta | (aged
Political party | United Farmers |
Occupation | politician |
Political career
McKeen ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the Lac Ste. Anne electoral district as a United Farmers of Alberta candidate in the 1921 Alberta general election. He defeated two other candidates with a landslide majority to pick up the seat for his party.[1]
McKeen ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He faced two other candidates including former MLA George Barker. McKeen held his seat with another landslide majority.[2]
The 1930 Alberta general election would see McKeen returned to office for his third term by acclamation.[3]
McKeen ran for a fourth term in the 1935 Alberta general election. He would be defeated finishing second by Social Credit candidate Albert Bourcier in a very close four way race that was decided on the fourth vote count.[4]
References
- "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.