Kings (electoral district)
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Kings was a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1925.
It was created in the British North America Act of 1867. The riding was abolished in 1924 when it was merged into Hants—Kings riding. It consisted of Kings County.
Members of Parliament
This riding elected the following Members of Parliament:
- William Henry Chipman, Anti-Confederate (1867-1870)
- Leverett de Veber Chipman, Liberal (1870-1874)
- Sir Frederick W. Borden, Liberal (1874-1882)
- Douglas B. Woodworth, Liberal-Conservative (1882-1887)
- Sir Frederick W. Borden, Liberal (1887-1911)
- Arthur de Witt Foster, Conservative (1911-1917)
- Sir Robert Laird Borden, Unionist (1917-1921)
- Ernest William Robinson, Liberal (1921-1925)
Election results
By-election: On Mr. Chipman's death, 9 April 1870
By-election: On Mr. Borden being unseated on petition, 28 November 1891
By-election: On Mr. Borden being named Minister of Militia and Defence, 11 July 1896
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