Ken Francis | |
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Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Kindersley | |
Assumed office March 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Bill Boyd |
Personal details | |
Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
Residence | Kindersley,Saskatchewan |
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Francis was re-elected to a full term in the 2020 general election. On May 29,2023,he announced he will not seek re-election in the next election,expected in 2024,but will remain an MLA until then. [2]
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