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George Graham Johnston (April 15, 1882 – May 29, 1960) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1960 who represented the riding of Simcoe Centre.

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George Graham Johnston
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1960
Preceded byDuncan McArthur
Succeeded byArt Evans
ConstituencySimcoe Centre
Personal details
Born(1882-04-15)April 15, 1882
Minesing, Ontario
DiedMay 29, 1960(1960-05-29) (aged 78)
Barrie, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
SpouseAlice Mary Young
OccupationManufacturer
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Background

Johnston was born in Minesing, Ontario, he was a manufacturer.[1] Johnston died in office in 1960 from a heart attack.[2]

Politics

Johnston ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1943 Ontario general election. He defeated Liberal O.E. Todd by 584 votes.[3] He was re-elected five times before his death in 1960.

References

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