George Hoadley (Alberta politician)
| George Hoadley | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
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In office 1909–1930 |
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| Constituency | Okotoks |
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In office 1930–1935 |
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| Succeeded by | William Morrison |
| Constituency | Okotoks-High River |
| Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
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In office 1918–1919 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Michener |
| Succeeded by | James Ramsey |
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| Born |
May 16, 1867 Abbey, England |
| Died | December 14, 1955 (aged 88) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | United Farmers of Alberta |
| Other political affiliations |
Conservative (?–1920) |
George Hoadley (May 16, 1867 – December 14, 1955) was a long serving popular provincial politician and rancher from Alberta, Canada. Hoadley served a legendary career in the Alberta legislature during the early years when he led the Alberta Conservative Party in opposition and his effect in shaping policy in the province is widely remembered to this day as he served a broad range of portfolios during his years in the United Farmers government.
Hoadley was born at Abbey, England and came to Canada in 1890. Hoadley first ran for public office in the 1902 Northwest Territories general election. He was defeated in the High River electoral district by Richard Wallace
Hoadley ran again for a seat in the Alberta Legislature seven years later. He won his seat in 1909 Alberta general election in the newly created electoral district of Okotoks. Hoadley won a hotly contested and very close election against Liberal candidate M. McHardy. He served his first term in the Legislative Assembly in the opposition Conservative caucus.
Hoadley sought a second term in office standing for re-election in the 1913 Alberta general election. He retained his seat, increasing his margin of victory.
Hoadley was re-elected to a third term in office again with increased plurality in the 1917 Alberta general election. His third term saw him assume the reins as the Conservative Party leader and become Leader of the Official Opposition.
Hoadley having been one of the most senior Conservative MLAs led the Alberta Conservative Party and became leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Alberta for 3 years assuming the party's leadership from Edward Michener in 1917 after he resigned from the Legislature to take a seat in the Canadian Senate.
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