Regina (territorial electoral district)

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Regina was a territorial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories, Canada.

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The riding was created by royal proclamation in 1883 and abolished in 1888. The North-West Representation Act 1888 split the riding into South Regina and North Regina.

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

[1] NameElectedLeft office
  William White 18831885
  David Jelly 18851888
  John Secord 18851888

Election results

1883

August 13, 1883 by-election
[1] NameVote%
  William White 8959.33%
 Joseph O. Boucher3120.67%
 Edward Carss3020.00%
Total votes150100%

1885

1885 Northwest Territories election
[1] NameVote%Elected
  David Jelly 31542.68%X
  John Secord 26135.37%X
 Henry Fisher16221.95%
Total votes738100%

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "North-West Territories: Council and Legislative Assembly, 1876-1905" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives.