Roy Ells

Roy Burke Ells (May 14, 1914 – February 22, 1979) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1959 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.

Roy Burke Ells
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 18, 1959 – August 30, 1971
Preceded byJoseph Desfosses
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
ConstituencyGrouard
Personal details
BornMay 14, 1914
Rosetown, Saskatchewan
DiedFebruary 22, 1979(1979-02-22) (aged 64)
San Diego, California
Political partySocial Credit
Spouse(s)Verna Ells
OccupationPolitician and Businessman

Political career

Ells ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1959 Alberta general election. He ran as the Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Grouard. Ells defeated two other candidates with a landslide majority to pick the seat up for his party.[1]

Ells ran for a second term in the 1963 Alberta general election. He defeated two candidates winning a slightly larger majority to hold his seat.[2]

Ells ran for a third term in the 1967 Alberta general election. He faced a strong challenge from NDP candidate Stan Daniels, but managed to hold his seat winning just over half the popular vote.[3]

Ells retired from the legislature in 1971.

References
  1. "Grouard Official Results 1959 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  2. "Grouard Official Results 1963 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  3. "Grouard Official Results 1967 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
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