Evert Sparks
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 |
| Resting place | small |
| Political party | United Farmers |
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| Occupation | politician |
Evert Ellsworth Sparks (September 10, 1879 – May 11, 1972) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1930 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.
Political career
Sparks ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1921 Alberta general election. He ran as a United Farmers candidate in a two way race against Liberal incumbent Hugh John Montgomery in the Wetaskiwin provincial electoral district. Sparks won the straight fight by a comfortable margin to pick up the district for his party.[2]
Sparks ran for a second term in the 1926 Alberta general election. He faced a three way race, but his primary opponent was Montgomery. The race was hotly contested with Sparks winning it in the second count.[3]
Sparks ran for a third term in office in the 1930 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Montgomery who won a comfortable majority to reclaim his seat in the two way race.[4]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "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.