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Fred Davis (politician)

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Frederick "Fred" Davis (born: March 26, 1868 Mitchell, Ontario - died: ) was a farmer and a politician on the federal and provincial level in Canada.

Davis first began his political career as a municipal councilor in his home town of Mitchell, Ontario. He later became the towns Mayor.

Davis ran for the Alberta provincial legislature in the 1917 Alberta general election he defeated Liberal incumbent John Peter McArthur. Davis served one term in the Alberta Legislature before retiring from provincial politics in 1921.

Davis ran for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1925 Canadian federal election. He defeated incumbent Member of Parliament William Irvine. Davis was defeated a year later by Herbert Adshead in the 1926 Canadian federal election.

Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Preceded by MLA Gleichen
1917-1921
Succeeded by
Parliament of Canada
Preceded by Member of Parliament Calgary East
1925-1926
Succeeded by