| Jake H. Josvanger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 29, 1955 – June 18, 1959 |
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| Preceded by | Laudas Joly |
| Succeeded by | Karl Nordstrom |
| Constituency | Bonnyville |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | politician |
Jake H. Josvanger was a former provincial and municipal level 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. He was also a municipal councilor for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87.
Josvanger ran for a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the provincial election as a candidate for the Liberals. He won the Bonnyville electoral district defeating two other candidates with just over 50% of the popular vote.[1]
He was elected later that year as a municipal councilor for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 in the first election held after is creation in 1955.[2] Josvanger would serve both political posts.
Josvanger ran for a second term in provincial office in the 1959 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Karl Nordstrom, finishing second in the three way race.[3]