David Swann
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For the American politician, see David J. Swann.
David Richard Swann (born 19 June 1949)[3] is a Canadian medical doctor and politician. He was the leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Alberta Legislature from December 2008 until resigning as party leader in September 2011. He returned as interim leader of the Alberta Liberal Party on 1 February 2015, following the resignation of Raj Sherman[4] and led the party through the 2015 provincial election.
Quick Facts Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta, Preceded by ...
David Swann | |
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Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
In office 15 December 2008 – 10 September 2011 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Taft |
Succeeded by | Raj Sherman |
Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party | |
Interim | |
In office 1 February 2015 – 4 June 2017 | |
Preceded by | Raj Sherman |
Succeeded by | David Khan |
In office 12 December 2008 – 10 September 2011 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Taft |
Succeeded by | Raj Sherman |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Mountain View | |
In office 22 November 2004 – 16 April 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mark Hlady |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Ganley |
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Born | David Richard Swann[1] (1949-06-19) 19 June 1949 (age 74) Taber, Alberta, Canada[2] |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Laureen |
Alma mater | University of Alberta University of Calgary |
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Website | www |
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Swann is, to date, the last Liberal elected to the Alberta Legislature.