Frank Laut

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Frank Laut
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
March 21, 1940 –July 8, 1944
Preceded by New District
Succeeded by Arthur Wray
Constituency Banff-Cochrane
Personal details
Born(1884-09-27)September 27, 1884
Died August 18, 1961(1961-08-18) (aged 76)
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Frances Kilpatrick 1913
Isabella Mae Bills 1949
Children Albin, Neil and Ross
Occupation farmer, politician

Frank Laut (September 27, 1884 – August 18, 1961) was a farmer and a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1940 to 1944 sitting as an Independent.

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Political career

Laut ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1940 Alberta general election. He ran in the new electoral district of Banff-Cochrane as an Independent candidate. Laut defeated Social Credit incumbent William King in a straight fight taking over 60% of the popular vote. [1]

Banff-Cochrane

Banff-Cochrane is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. This riding is home to the town of Banff and the popular tourist destination Banff National Park, environmental issues tend to dominate here.

William Robert King Canadian politician

William Robert King was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1940 affiliated with the Social Credit caucus for the electoral district of Cochrane.

While serving in the Legislature two of Laut's sons were killed in action in World War II. The Assembly unanimously passed a motion moved by the Independent leader James Walker expressing deepest sorrow and regret for his loss. [2]

World War II 1939–1945 global war

World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries—including all the great powers—eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. A state of total war emerged, directly involving more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. The major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, marked by 50 to 85 million fatalities, most of whom were civilians in the Soviet Union and China. It included massacres, the genocide of the Holocaust, strategic bombing, premeditated death from starvation and disease, and the only use of nuclear weapons in war.

James H. Walker was a farmer, provincial-level politician and World War I-era soldier. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1940 to 1944. During that time he served as official opposition leader twice and was leader of the Independents.

Laut ran for a second term in the 1944 Alberta general election. He won the popular vote in the three way race on the first count. However, Laut did not have a clear majority as he only won 39% of the first choice preferences. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Arthur Wray on the second count. [3]

Arthur Henry Wray was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1944 to 1952. He first sat with the governing Social Credit caucus and then as an Independent in 1946 after he was expelled.

Laut ran for a third time in the 1948 Alberta general election. The race was hotly contested as he faced King and Wray. Laut finished second on the first count, the second choice preferences of King gave Wray the majority he needed to win. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Banff-Cochrane Official Results 1940 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Tribute To A Flier". XXXVII No. 64. The Lethbridge Herald. February 25, 1944. p. 1.
  3. ↑ "Banff-Cochrane Official Results 1944 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Banff-Cochrane Official Results 1948 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
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