Churchill (electoral district)
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Churchill is a Canadian electoral district covering northern Manitoba. It is named for Churchill, Manitoba, the largest town in the area. The riding was created in 1914 and was originally known as Nelson it was renamed Churchill in 1933.
Federal MPs
- John Archibald Campbell, Unionist (1917-1921)
- Thomas Bird, Progressive (1921-1930)
- Bernard Stitt, Conservative (1930-1935)
- Thomas Alexander Crerar, Liberal (1935-1945)
- Ronald Moore, CCF (1945-1949)
- George Weaver, Liberal (1949-1957)
- Robert Simpson, Progressive Conservative (1957-1972)
- Keith Taylor, Progressive Conservative (1972-1974)
- Cecil Smith, Progressive Conservative (1974-1979)
- Rod Murphy, NDP (1979-1993)
- Elijah Harper, Liberal (1993-1997)
- Bev Desjarlais, NDP (1997-present)
Categories: Manitoba federal electoral districts