Arthur Percy Mitchell
Arthur Percy Mitchell 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 Liberal caucus in opposition.
Arthur Percy Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Breton |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Ansley |
| Constituency | Leduc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 April 1880 New Cross, Kent, England[1] |
| Died | 20 January 1968 (aged 87) |
| Political party | United Farmers |
| Occupation | politician |
Political career
Mitchell ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1930 Alberta general election as a candidate under the Liberal banner in the Leduc electoral district. He defeated incumbent Douglas Breton in a hotly contested two-way race by 60 votes to pick up the district for his party.[2]
Mitchell ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Ronald Ansley finishing second in the four-way race.[3]
References
- Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1929). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- "Leduc Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- "Leduc Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
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