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Essex (formerly known as Essex—Windsor) is a federal and provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1882 and since 1968, and in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1999. Image File history File links free clipart image of ballot box and ballot File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... The contents of this page have been moved to http://en. ... An electoral district is a geographically-based constituency upon which Canadas representative democracy is based. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1046x1215, 33 KB) Summary Map of the Essex electoral district. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... Jeffrey David Watson (born March 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician. ... A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... The Ontario Legislature Building at Queens Park The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario. ... Bruce Crozier is a politician in Canada. ... A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... The Ontario Liberal Party is a centrist provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. ... Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 4th 1,076,395... Outline map of Canadas Census Divisions in 2001 Census divisions are defined by Statistics Canada as the next smallest political region below province or territory, in Canada, similar to a county. ... Essex County covers the area at the very tip of Southwestern Ontario. ... Census subdivision is a Canadian political region organized by Statistics Canada and determined by the provinces. ... Map of Essex County with Amherstburg in red Amherstburg (2001 population 20,339; Urban population 10,849) is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. ... Categories: Canada-place stubs | Ontario communities ... Map of Essex County with Kingsville in red The Town of Kingsville is located in Essex County in southwestern Ontario. ... Map of Essex County with Lakeshore in red Lakeshore is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada on Lake St. ... Map of Essex County with LaSalle in red LaSalle, a town in southwestern Ontario, is situated in Essex County. ... Pelee Island. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... An electoral district is a geographically-based constituency upon which Canadas representative democracy is based. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 4th 1,076,395... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... The Ontario Legislature Building at Queens Park The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario. ...

Geography

The riding includes the Municipalities of LaSalle, Amhertburg, Essex, Kingsville, Pelee and Lakeshore. Map of Essex County with LaSalle in red LaSalle, a town in southwestern Ontario, is situated in Essex County. ... Map of Essex County with Amherstburg in red Amherstburg (2001 population 20,339; Urban population 10,849) is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. ... Categories: Canada-place stubs | Ontario communities ... Map of Essex County with Kingsville in red The Town of Kingsville is located in Essex County in southwestern Ontario. ... Pelee Island. ... Map of Essex County with Lakeshore in red Lakeshore is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada on Lake St. ...

Federal electoral district

Essex was created in the British North America Act of 1867. It consisted of Essex county. It was abolished in 1882 when it was redistibuted into Essex North and Essex South ridings. The British North America Acts 1867–1975 are a series of Acts of the British Parliament dealing with the government of Canada. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Essex North was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1883 to 1925. ... Essex South was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ... This page refers to a Riding as a unit in local government. ...

Essex was re-created in 1966 from Essex East, Essex South and Essex West. The new riding consisted initially of the Town of Essex, the Townships of Anderdon, Colchester North, Colchester South, Malden, Rochester, Sandwich South, Tilbury North and Tilbury West, and the southern parts of the Township of Sandwich West and the City of Windsor, and the southeastern part of the Township of Maidstone. The name of the electoral district was changed in 1972 to "Essex~Windsor". 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Essex East was a political riding in Canada. ... Essex South was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ... Essex West was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ...

In 1976, the riding was re-defined to consist of the Townships of Anderdon, Colchester North, Maidstone, Malden, Rochester, Sandwich South, Sandwich West, Tilbury North and Tilbury West, including the Town of Essex, but excluding the Town of Tecumseh and the Village of St. Clair Beach, and the southeast part of the City of Windsor.

In 1987, the riding was re-defined to consist of the southeastern part of the City of Windsor, the towns of Amherstburg, Belle River and Essex, and the townships of Anderdon, Maidstone, Malden, Rochester, Sandwich South, Sandwich West, Tilbury North and Tilbury West.

Essex—Windsor abolished in 1996 when it was re-distributed between a new "Essex" riding and Windsor West. The new Essex riding was created from parts of Essex—Windsor and Essex~Kent ridings. Windsor West is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ...

It consisted initially of Pelee Island and the County of Essex excluding the City of Windsor, the towns of Leamington and Tecumseh, the Village of St. Clair Beach and the Township of Mersea. In 2003, it was redefined to consist of the County of Essex excluding the City of Windsor and the towns of Leamington and Tecumseh.

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following members of the Canadian House of Commons: The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...

1. John O'Connor, Conservative (1867-1874)
2. William McGregor, Liberal (1874-1878)
3. J.C. Patterson, Conservative (1878-1882)

1. Eugene Whelan, Liberal (1968-1984)
2. Steven Langdon, New Democratic Party (1984-1993)
3. Susan Whelan, Liberal (1993-2004)
4. Jeff Watson, Conservative (2004-present)

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Provincial electoral district

The provincial riding was created in 1999.

Member of Provincial Parliament

This riding has elected the following member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: The Ontario Legislature Building at Queens Park The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario. ...

1. Bruce Crozier, Liberal (1999-present)

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Federal election results

Essex 1867-1882

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Essex 1966-1970

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Essex—Windsor 1970-1996

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Essex 1996-present

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See also

• List of Canadian federal electoral districts
• Past Canadian electoral districts

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External links

• Riding history for Essex 1867-1882 from the Library of Parliament
• Riding history for Essex 1966-1970 from the Library of Parliament
• Riding history for Essex-Kent 1970-1996 from the Library of Parliament
• Riding history for Essex 1996-present from the Library of Parliament