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Because of World War I , politics was largely on the back burner in the minds of Albertans this election. Eleven Members Of The Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were acclaimed under Section 38 of the ''Election Act'', which stipulated that any member of the 3rd Alberta Legislative Assembly , would be guaranteed re-election, with no contest held, if members joined for war time service. In addition, soldiers from Alberta fighting overseas elected two members-at-large. The large number of acclaimed candidates, and events overseas, made the 1917 election a low-key event compared to the previous three elections. The Liberal Party , under its new leader, Charles Stewart , won a fourth term in office, defeating the Conservative Party of Edward Michener . This would be the last time, As Of 2005 , that the Liberals won an Alberta provincial election. This was also the first election in Alberta that woman had the right to vote and run. Two woman were elected to the opposition benches in the legislature that year. The 1917 election was also the tightest majority ever formed in Alberta history, with the combined opposition equaling to 70.59% of the MLA's on the government benches. The vote in Athabasca district was conducted on June 27 1917 due to the remoteness of the riding. RESULTS Note: 1 Charles Cross represented two ridings during the previous legislative assembly. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Members elected For complete electoral history, see individual districts Members acclaimed under Section 38 June 27 1917 1917 SOLDIERS' AND NURSES VOTE All eligible candidates were members of the Canadian Armed Forces from Alberta , and non-partisan. Members elected sat on the opposition benches. While the intent was to have non-partisan representatives for the soldiers, a number of candidates were previously Liberal Party MLAs. SEE ALSO
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