Robert Fair

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Robert Fair (September 4, 1891November 1, 1954) was a Canadian farmer and federal politician.

Born in Keelognes, Ireland, Fair ran as a Social Credit candidate was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1935 Canadian federal election defeating incumbent Member of Parliament Henry Elvins Spencer.

Fair ran for re-election to his 5th term in office in the 1953 Canadian federal election. His district was merged so he ran in the new Battle River—Camrose electoral district for that election, he won easily defeating a field of 4 other candidates. Fair died while still in office on November 1, 1954.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
Henry Elvins Spencer
Member of Parliament for Battle River
1935-1953
Succeeded by
Cliff Downey
Preceded by
New District
Member of Parliament for Battle River—Camrose
1953-1954
Succeeded by
James Alexander Smith