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Michael Carney (politician)

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Michael Carney
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Halifax
In office
1904–1908
Serving with William Roche
Preceded byRobert Borden
Succeeded byRobert Borden
Personal details
Born(1839-05-11)11 May 1839
Waterford, Ireland
Died2 February 1919(1919-02-02) (aged 79)
Political partyLiberal

Michael Carney (11 May 1839 – 2 February 1919) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Waterford, Ireland, Carney was educated at the Common School of Halifax, Nova Scotia. A merchant, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Halifax in the 1904 general elections. A Liberal, he was defeated in 1908.

1908 Canadian federal election: Halifax
Party Candidate Votes % Elected
Conservative Robert Borden 7,386 26.80 Green tickY
Conservative Adam Brown Crosby 7,115 25.82 Green tickY
Liberal William Roche 6,635 24.08  
Liberal Michael Carney 6,423 23.31  
Total valid votes 27,559 100.00
Source(s)
"Halifax (1867- )". History of Federal Ridings Since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
Two members were elected from the district.
1904 Canadian federal election: Halifax
Party Candidate Votes % Elected
Liberal William Roche 7,430 26.53 Green tickY
Liberal Michael Carney 7,277 25.98 Green tickY
Conservative Robert Borden 6,830 24.39  
Conservative John C. O'Mullin 6,472 23.11  
Total valid votes 28,009 100.00
Source(s)
"Halifax (1867- )". History of Federal Ridings Since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
Two members were elected from the district.

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