William Bailey (Canadian politician)

William Henry Bailey (1889-1975) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1935 sitting with the governing United Farmers of Alberta caucus.

William Henry Bailey
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 19, 1930 – August 22, 1935
Preceded byHugh Allen
Succeeded byWilliam Lampley
ConstituencyPeace River
Personal details
Born(1889-11-09)November 9, 1889
Indington, Michigan[1]
DiedDecember 7, 1975(1975-12-07) (aged 86)
Political partyUnited Farmers
Occupationpolitician

Early life

Bailey was born in Michigan.

Political career

Bailey ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as the United Farmers candidate in the provincial electoral district of Peace River in the 1930 Alberta general election. He won a straight fight over Independent C.W. Frederick taking over 60% of the popular vote to retain the seat for his party.[2]

Bailey ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election. He face a hotly contested four-way race. On the first count of voting Bailey was trailing in third place. He would be eliminated on the second count. Social Credit candidate William Lampley won the district on the third count.[3]

References
  1. "The Canadian Parliamentary Guide". 1934.
  2. "Peace River Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  3. "Peace River Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
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