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James A. Lowell

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James A. Lowell (April 21, 1849 – April 10, 1900) was a merchant and politician in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was elected by acclamation from the riding of Welland to the House of Commons of Canada in an 1892 by-election as a Liberal and served a single term until his defeat in the 1896 federal election by Conservative William McCleary.

1896 Canadian federal election: Welland
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative William McCleary 2,705 51.6 +6.1
Liberal James A. Lowell 2,536 48.4 -6.1
Total valid votes 5,241 100.0

Note: popular vote is compared to redsult in 1891 general election.

By-election on 29 April 1892

On Mr. German being unseated, 5 April 1892

Party Candidate Votes
Liberal James A. Lowell acclaimed
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