George Johnston | |
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| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office February 10, 1927 – July 22, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Oran McPherson |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Eldon Tanner |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | William Wallace Wilson |
| Succeeded by | George MacLachlan |
| Constituency | Coronation |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1884 Wingham, Ontario |
| Died | September 28, 1977 (aged 93) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | United Farmers |
George Norman Johnston (September 13, 1884 – September 28, 1977[1]) was a politician elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the first time in 1921. He served as Speaker of the Alberta Legislature from February 10, 1927, to July 22, 1935.[2] He was defeated in 1935 when Social Credit swept to power. It was the second time in Alberta's history that a Speaker suffered electoral defeat.
- ^ Perry & Footz 2006, p. 313.
- ^ Perry & Footz 2006, p. 490.