Allan Johnston (politician)

Joseph Allan Johnston (28 September 1904 – 15 May 1974) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in London, Ontario, where he was alderman from 1933 to 1935 and mayor from 1938 to 1940. He also became a merchant by career.

Joseph Allan Johnston
Mayor of London, Ontario
In office 1939–1940
Preceded by	Thomas Kingsmill
Succeeded by	William Heaman
Member of Parliament for London
In office March 1940 – June 1945
Preceded by	Robert James Manion
Succeeded by	Park Manross
Mayor of London, Ontario
In office 1958–1960
Preceded by	Ray Dennis
Succeeded by	Gordon Stronach
Personal details
Born	Joseph Allan Johnston (1904-09-28)28 September 1904 London, Ontario, Canada
Died	15 May 1974(1974-05-15) (aged 69)
Political party	Liberal
Profession	merchant

Johnston attended public and secondary schools in London. He operated a typewriter business and became a London city alderman from 1933 to 1935, and was the city's mayor from 1938 to 1940.^[1]

Johnston was first elected to Parliament at the London riding in the 1940 general election. After one term in the House of Commons, Johnston was defeated by Park Manross in the 1945 election.

v t e 1940 Canadian federal election: London
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Allan Johnston	15,824
	National Government	Thomas Kingsmill	12,534
	Co-operative Commonwealth	Everett Orlan Hall	3,762