George Lindsay Henderson (March 18, 1916 – June 4, 2008) was a

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in Manitoba,

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. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the

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from 1969 to 1977. Henderson was educated in the Manitoba school system, and worked as a farmer and real-estate agent. He also served as

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, and was a President of Manitoba Co-operative. He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1969 election, defeating

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Kenneth Draper by 1008 votes in the rural, southern riding of Pembina. He was re-elected by a much greater margin in the 1973 election,Statement of Votes for the 39th provincial general election, p. 262. as Liberal support declined in rural areas. The

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were in government during this period, and Henderson was an opposition MLA throughout his time in the legislature. He did not seek re-election in 1977.

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1916 births 2008 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs People from Manitou, Manitoba Mayors of places in Manitoba {{Manitoba-mayor-stub