William Albert Atkinson

William Albert Atkinson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 19, 1930 – August 22, 1935
Preceded by Warren Prevey
Succeeded by Samuel Barnes, David Mullen, Gerald O'Connor and George Van Allen
Constituency Edmonton
Personal details
Political party Conservative
Occupation politician

William Albert Atkinson was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1935 sitting with the Conservative caucus in opposition.

Political career

Atkinson ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1930 Alberta general election in the Edmonton electoral district. He took the final sixth place seat on the final vote count to win his first term in office.[1]

Atkinson ran for a second term in office. He was defeated finishing in eleventh place on the first vote count and was unable to win enough vote transfers to hold his seat.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Edmonton Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/administration/maps_choice.php?Year=1930&Constit=Edmonton. Retrieved March 21, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Edmonton Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/administration/maps_choice.php?Year=1935&Constit=Edmonton. Retrieved March 21, 2010. 

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