Perren Baker

Perren Earle Baker (August 10, 1877 February 13, 1974) was a Canadian politician who served as Alberta's Minister of Education from 1921 until 1935.[3]

Perren Earle Baker
Baker in 1924
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 28, 1926  August 22, 1935
Preceded byNew district
Succeeded byAugust Flamme
ConstituencyCypress
In office
July 18, 1921  June 28, 1926
Serving with Charles Pingle (1925–1926)
William Johnston (1921–1925)
Preceded byNelson Spencer
Succeeded byCharles Pingle
ConstituencyMedicine Hat
Alberta Minister of Education
In office
August 31, 1921  September 3, 1935
Preceded byGeorge P. Smith
Succeeded byWilliam Aberhart
Personal details
BornAugust 10, 1877
Blenheim, Ontario[1]
DiedFebruary 13, 1974(1974-02-13) (aged 96)
Vancouver, British Columbia[2]
Political partyUnited Farmers of Alberta
Spouse(s)Blanche Randall (1905–1916)
Edna A. Brown (1920 – c. 1974)
ChildrenAlbert T. Baker, Elizabeth Baker (Mather), Andrew Baker, Emerson Baker
Alma materMcMaster University, University of Chicago
OccupationFarmer

Electoral record

1921 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%Elected
United FarmersPerren E. Baker4,16565.52%Y
LabourWilliam G. Johnston3,60256.66%Y
LiberalOliver Boyd2,27835.83%
LiberalH. H. Foster2,01331.67%
Total 6,357
Source(s)
Source: "Medicine Hat Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
Two members were elected to the Legislature, and electors had the option of voting for up to two candidates.
Alberta provincial by-election, December 9, 1921: Medicine Hat
Ministerial by-election upon Perren E. Baker's appointment to Cabinet
Party Candidate Votes
United FarmersPerren E. BakerAcclaimed
Source(s)
"By-elections". elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
1926 Alberta general election: Cypress
Party Candidate Votes%±%
United FarmersPerren E. Baker1,22057.12%
LiberalH. H. Foster74134.69%
ConservativeS. Ervine1758.19%
Total 2,136
Rejected, spoiled and declined 129
Eligible electors / turnout 3,07273.73%
United Farmers pickup new district.
Source(s)
Source: "Cypress Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
1930 Alberta general election: Cypress
Party Candidate Votes%±%
United FarmersPerren E. Baker1,31555.37%-1.75%
LiberalRobert C. Black1,06044.63%9.94%
Total 2,375
Rejected, spoiled and declined 110
Eligible electors / turnout 3,23876.74%3.01%
United Farmers hold Swing -5.84%
Source(s)
Source: "Cypress Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
1935 Alberta general election: Cypress
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Social CreditAugust W. Flamme1,68954.05%
LiberalRobert C. Black79825.54%-19.10%
United FarmersPerren E. Baker58718.78%-36.58%
IndependentJ. H. Duncan511.63%
Total 3,125
Rejected, spoiled and declined 121
Eligible electors / turnout 3,90983.04%6.29%
Social Credit gain from United Farmers Swing 8.89%
Source(s)
Source: "Cypress Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

References

  1. "P.E. Baker dies; chose Alberta rose emblem". Edmonton Journal. February 26, 1974. p. 36.
  2. "Perren Earle Baker fonds". Archives Canada. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
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