John Smith (Kent MPP)

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

v t e 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]

v t e 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

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

External links

• Morgan, Henry J., ed. (1869). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion (Fifth ed.). Montreal Printing and Publishing Company. p. 178.
• Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario