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Thomas Scott (Ontario politician)

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Thomas Scott
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1875
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byDavid Creighton
ConstituencyGrey North
Personal details
Born1828 (1828)
Nottingham, England
Died1883 (aged 54–55)
Political partyConservative

Thomas Scott (c. 1828 – 1883) was a Canadian political figure. He represented Grey North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1875.

He was born in Nottingham, England. He served on the council for Grey County and also as mayor of Owen Sound.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Thomas Scott 1,430 55.17
Liberal John Cooper 1,162 44.83
Total valid votes 2,592 74.63
Eligible voters 3,473
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Thomas Scott 1,339 58.42 +3.25
Liberal Mr. Patterson 953 41.58 −3.25
Turnout 2,292 50.22 −24.41
Eligible voters 4,564
Conservative hold Swing +3.25
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1875 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Thomas Scott 1,431 53.40 −5.03
Liberal C. McFayden 1,249 46.60 +5.03
Turnout 2,680 67.59 +17.37
Eligible voters 3,965
Election voided
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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