John McDougall (Ontario politician)

John McDougall was an Ontario political figure. He represented Middlesex North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1879.

John McDougall
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1879
Preceded byJames Sinclair Smith
Succeeded byJohn Waters
ConstituencyMiddlesex North
Personal details
Political partyConservative

He lived in Komoka and served as reeve for Lobo Township.

Electoral history

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1875 Ontario general election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative John McDougall 1,565 54.89 +11.47
Liberal James Sinclair Smith 1,286 45.11 −11.47
Total valid votes 2,851 72.77 +3.43
Eligible voters 3,918
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +11.47
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1879 Ontario general election: Middlesex North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Waters 1,917 53.22 +8.11
Conservative John McDougall 1,685 46.78 −8.11
Total valid votes 3,602 72.87 +0.10
Eligible voters 4,943
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +8.11
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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