Alberta general election, 1955
- Alberta general election, 1955
The Alberta general election of 1955 was the thirteenth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on June 29 1955 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
Despite losing almost 10% of the popular vote and 30% of its seats in the legislature, the Social Credit Party of Ernest C. Manning still won a comfortable majority for its sixth term in government.
The Liberal Party emerged as the principal opposition to the Social Credit juggernaut, winning over 30% of the popular vote, and increasing its legislative caucus from 4 members to 15. The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation won two seats however leader Elmer Roper was defeated ending his thirteen year career in the legislature. The Conservative Party and various independents also won seats.
Results
Notes:
* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.
Members elected
For complete electoral history, see individual districts
ee also
*List of Alberta political parties sequence
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