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Ernest C. Manning led the Social Credit Party to its ninth consecutive (and final) term in government, winning 55 of the 65 seats in the legislature, despite getting less than 45% of the popular vote. There was an ominous sign to what would turn out to be Socred's last victory, since their previous elections were won with more than 50% of the popular vote. The once-moribund Progressive Conservatives won seven seats, mostly in Calgary and Edmonton . Social Credit was slow to adapt to the changes in Alberta as its two largest cities gained increasing influence. Manning retired in 1968, and Social Credit was knocked out of office three years later. The Progressive Conservative Party, who were led by dynamic young lawyer, Peter Lougheed , emerged as the main oppoistion to Social Credit, winning over a quarter of the popular vote, and six seats. Afterwards, the Conservatives would benefit from two floor crossings, and winning two by-elections, increasing their caucus to ten members by the time the next general election was called. Despite losing close to half of the share of the popular vote they had won in the 1963 Election , the Liberals managed to increase their number of seats from two to three as a result of the decline in the Social Credit vote. Voters also decided upon the adoption of Daylight Saving Time , in the province's third plebiscite. It was defeated by a very slim margin with 51.25% voting against. This was also the first Alberta election in which Natives had the right to vote. RESULTS Note:
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PLEBISCITE The province of Alberta voted on its third provincial plebiscite. Voters were asked to endorse a proposal to adopt Daylight Savings Time (summer time). The proposal was rejected by a very slim of margin. The question was asked again in the next election, and passed at that time. For break down of results see individual districts MEMBERS ELECTED For complete electoral history, see individual districts SEE ALSO
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