Grenville (electoral district)

Grenville was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1904 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1903 from parts of Grenville South and Leeds North and Grenville North ridings. It consisted of the county of Grenville.

The electoral district was abolished in 1924 when it was merged into Grenville—Dundas riding.

Election results

Canadian federal election, 1904
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeREID, John D.2,239
LiberalEDWARDS, John1,607
Canadian federal election, 1908
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeREID, John Dowsley2,380
LiberalMARTIN, Samuel John1,745
Canadian federal election, 1911
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeREID, John Dowsley2,286
UnknownMARTIN, Samuel John1,373

On Mr. Reid being appointed Minister of Customs, 10 October 1911:

By-election on 27 October 1911
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeREID, Hon. J.D.acclaimed
Canadian federal election, 1917
Party Candidate Votes
Government (Unionist)REID, Hon. John Dowsley3,011
Opposition (Laurier Liberals)MACKINTOSH, Pember Alton1,734
Canadian federal election, 1921
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeCASSELMAN, Arza Clair4,325
ProgressivePAYNE, George Arthur2,392
LiberalMACINTOSH, Pember Alton2,014

On Mr. Casselman's acceptance of an office of emolument under the Crown, 27 December 1921:

By-election on 26 January 1922
Party Candidate Votes
ConservativeMEIGHEN, Rt. Hon. Arthur4,482
ProgressivePATTERSON, Arthur Kidd2,820

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