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| Places | Canada | |
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| Birth | 15 April 1882, Springwater, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada | |
| Death | 29 May 1960Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada (aged 78 years) | |
| Star sign | Aries |
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Biography
George Graham Johnston (April 15, 1882 – May 29, 1960) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1960 who represented the riding of Simcoe Centre.
Background
Johnston was born in Minesing, Ontario, he was a manufacturer. Johnston died in office in 1960 from a heart attack.
Politics
Johnston ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Ontario general election, 1943. He defeated Liberal O.E. Todd by 523 votes. He was re-elected five times before his death in 1960.