Willingdon, Alberta (electoral district)

Willingdon, Alberta (electoral district)

Willingdon was a historical provincial electoral district in Alberta from 1940 to 1959.

Willingdon was created in 1940 when Victoria and Whitford, were split between this district and Redwater and Vegreville

The riding expanded south in 1963 when Vegreville merged with Bruce, to form Vegreville-Bruce. Due to the expanded boundaries the riding name was changed to Willingdon-Two Hills.

Election Results 1940 - 1959

ingle Transferable Vote 1944, 1952 - 1955

1952 - 1955

Plebiscite results

1948 Electrification Plebiscite

District results from the first province wide plebiscite on electricity regulation.

External links

* [http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ Website of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta]


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