Evert Ellsworth Sparks (September 10, 1879 – May 11, 1972) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1930 as a member of the United Farmers caucus in government.
Evert Ellsworth Sparks | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office July 18, 1921 – June 19, 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh John Montgomery |
| Succeeded by | Hugh John Montgomery |
| Constituency | Wetaskiwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1879 Mound Valley, Kansas[1] |
| Died | May 11, 1972 (aged 92) Chester, Montana |
| Political party | United Farmers |
| Occupation | politician |
Political career
editSparks first ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1921 general election, as a United Farmers candidate in a two-way race against Liberal incumbent Hugh John Montgomery in the electoral district of Wetaskiwin. He won by a comfortable margin to pick up the district for his party.[2]
In the 1926 Alberta general election, Sparks faced Montgomery again and defeated him on the second count.[3]
In the 1930 Alberta general election Sparks faced Montgomery once again; this time he was defeated by his predecessor.[4]
References
edit- ^ "The Canadian Parliamentary Guide". 1923.
- ^ "Wetaskiwin Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Wetaskiwin Official Results 1926 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Wetaskiwin Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
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