12th Saskatchewan Legislature
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The 12th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1952. The assembly sat from February 12, 1953, to May 8, 1956.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party led by Walter Adam Tucker formed the official opposition. After Tucker returned to federal politics in 1953,[3] Asmundur Loptson served as interim Liberal Party leader.[4] Alexander Hamilton McDonald became Liberal Party leader and leader of the opposition in 1955.[5]
Tom Johnston served as speaker for the assembly.[6]
Members of the Assembly
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1952:[7]
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Party Standings
By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[7]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosthern | Samuel Henry Carr | Liberal | October 28, 1953 | WA Tucker ran for federal seat[3] |
| Souris-Estevan | Robert Kohaly | Progressive Conservative | October 28, 1953 | JE McCormack died March 14, 1953[8] |
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