Charles Orin Cunningham
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Charles Orin Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 7, 1917 – July 18, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | William Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Percival Baker |
| Constituency | Ponoka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1872 |
| Died | January 8, 1942 (aged 69) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Occupation | politician |
Charles Orin Cunningham (October 24, 1872 – January 8, 1942) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1917 to 1921, sitting with the Conservative caucus in opposition.
Political career
[edit | edit source]Cunningham ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1917 Alberta general election as a Conservative candidate in the Ponoka electoral district. He won a straight fight over Liberal incumbent William Campbell to pick up the district for his party. The race was hotly contested with Cunningham finishing ahead of Campbell by 31 votes.[1]
Cunnhingham did not seek a second term in office and retired at dissolution of the assembly in 1921.
References
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