William F. MacKinnon
| William F. MacKinnon | |
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| MLA for Antigonish | |
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In office 1956–1970 |
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| Preceded by | Colin H. Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gillis |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 19, 1919 Antigonish, Nova Scotia |
| Died | March 13, 1990 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | radio news editor |
William Francis MacKinnon (December 19, 1919 – March 13, 1990) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Antigonish in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1970. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.
Born in 1919 at Antigonish, Nova Scotia, MacKinnon was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University. He married Agnes Campbell, and was a radio news editor by career. MacKinnon entered provincial politics in the 1956 election, defeating Liberal cabinet minister Colin H. Chisholm by 215 votes in the Antigonish riding. He was re-elected in the 1960,1963, and 1967 elections. MacKinnon did not reoffer in the 1970 election. MacKinnon died on March 13, 1990.
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