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Stephen first ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the February 1982 by-election in Olds-Didsbury that saw Gordon Kesler from the Western Canada Concept elected. He was defeated running a distant third behind Alberta Social Credit Party candidate Lloyd Quantz.
Stephen won the 1982 general election months later, and served the riding of for one term in office from 1982 to 1986 as the first Conservative elected to the riding.
Stephen is famous for making controversial remarks about repression in China.
| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gordon Kesler |
MLA Olds-Didsbury 1982-1986 |
Succeeded by Roy Brassard |
