Daniel Luton (October 19, 1821 – December 26, 1901) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Elgin East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1871.

He was born in Yarmouth Township in 1821, the son of immigrants from England. He served on the council for Elgin County, serving several terms as reeve for the township in 1860 and was warden for the county in 1863. Luton and his family later moved from their farm to St. Thomas.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Elgin East
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Daniel Luton 1,431 50.44
Liberal Thomas McIntyre Nairn 1,406 49.56
Total valid votes 2,837 75.47
Eligible voters 3,759
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Elgin East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Henry Wilson 1,442 53.11 +3.55
Conservative Daniel Luton 1,273 46.89 −3.55
Turnout 2,715 63.82 −11.65
Eligible voters 4,254
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +3.55
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

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.