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John Smith (Kent MPP)

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John Smith was an Ontario tanner and political figure. He represented Kent in the 1st Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member.

He was born in England. Smith also served as mayor of Chatham.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Kent
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal John Smith 1,486 51.14
Conservative Mr. McMichael 1,420 48.86
Total valid votes 2,906 77.99
Eligible voters 3,726
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Kent
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal James Dawson 1,382 53.55 +2.41
Conservative John Smith 1,199 46.45 −2.41
Turnout 2,581 61.15 −16.84
Eligible voters 4,221
Liberal hold Swing +2.41
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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