George_Graham_Johnston

George Graham Johnston

George Graham Johnston

Canadian politician

George Graham Johnston (April 15, 1882 – May 29, 1960) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1960 who represented the riding of Simcoe Centre.

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Background

Johnston was born in Minesing, Ontario, he was a manufacturer.[1] Johnston died in office in 1960 from a heart attack.[2]

Politics

Johnston ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1943 Ontario general election. He defeated Liberal O.E. Todd by 584 votes.[3] He was re-elected five times before his death in 1960.

References

  1. [1]
    Pierre G. Normandin (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. [2]
    "Simcoe' s MPP Founded Firm, Aided Education, Johnston, George G". The Globe and Mail. May 30, 1960. p. 8.
  3. [3]
    Canadian Press (August 5, 1943). "Ontario Election Results". The Gazette. Montreal. p. 12.
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