The 8th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1934. The assembly sat from November 15, 1934, to May 14, 1938.[1] The Liberal Party led by James Garfield Gardiner formed the government. After Gardiner resigned to join the federal cabinet in November 1935, William John Patterson became party leader and premier.[2] The Farmer-Labour Group, subsequently known as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and led by George Hara Williams, formed the official opposition.[3]
John Mason Parker served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1934:[5]
Notes:
Affiliation | Members | |
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Liberal | 50 | |
Farmer-Labour Group | 5 | |
Total |
55 | |
Government Majority |
45 |
Notes:
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
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Humboldt | James Chisholm King | Liberal | November 19, 1935 | J Hogan died in January, 1935[6] |
Gravelbourg | Edward Milton Culliton | Liberal | November 26, 1935 | B F McGregor died in 1935[7] |
Regina City | William Franklin Kerr | Liberal | December 2, 1935 | WF Kerr ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[8] |
Melville | Ernest Walter Gerrand | Liberal | December 9, 1935 | JG Gardiner named to federal cabinet[9] |
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