Charles McKeen

Charles Milton McKeen (May 10, 1885 – November 7, 1972) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.

Charles Milton McKeen
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
July 18, 1921 – August 22, 1935
Preceded byGeorge Barker
Succeeded byAlbert Bourcier
ConstituencyLac Ste. Anne
Personal details
BornMay 10, 1885
Fredericton, New Brunswick
DiedNovember 7, 1972(1972-11-07) (aged 87)
Mayerthorpe, Alberta
Political partyUnited Farmers
Occupationpolitician

Political career

McKeen ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the Lac Ste. Anne electoral district as a United Farmers of Alberta candidate in the 1921 Alberta general election. He defeated two other candidates with a landslide majority to pick up the seat for his party.[1]

McKeen ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He faced two other candidates including former MLA George Barker. McKeen held his seat with another landslide majority.[2]

In the 1930 Alberta general election, McKeen was returned to office for his third term by acclamation.[3]

McKeen ran for a fourth term in the 1935 Alberta general election, but was defeated, finishing second to Social Credit candidate Albert Bourcier in a very close four way race that was decided on the fourth vote count.[4]

References
  1. "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  2. "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  3. "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  4. "Lac Ste. Anne Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
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