Glengarry was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1917, and from 1925 to 1953. It was located in the

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. It was created by the

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, and consisted of Glengarry county. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was merged into Glengarry and Stormont riding. It was recreated in 1924, consisting again of the county of Glengarry. The electoral district was abolished in 1952 when it was merged into Glengarry—Prescott ridings.

Members of Parliament

This riding elected the following members of the House of Commons of Canada:

Election results

1867–1917

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, 18 May 1875: As Mr. McNab was unseated, 27 June 1876: As Mr. McLennan was unseated, January 1892:

1925–1949

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Riding history from the

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