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Stavert Huestis (born June 20, 1938) is a farmer and former political figure on
Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island (PEI; ) is one of the thirteen Provinces and territories of Canada, provinces and territories of Canada. It is the smallest province in terms of land area and population, but the most densely populated. The island has seve ...
. He represented 4th Prince in the
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from 1984 to 1996 as a
Liberal Liberal or liberalism may refer to: Politics * a supporter of liberalism ** Liberalism by country * an adherent of a Liberal Party * Liberalism (international relations) * Sexually liberal feminism * Social liberalism Arts, entertainment and m ...
. He was born in Wilmot Valley, Prince Edward Island, the son of Ira W. Huestis and Etta Jean Stavert. In partnership with his brother, Huestis was involved in potato and grain farming. In 1964, he married Edith MacGregor. Huestis ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1978 but was later elected in a 1984 by-election held after
William MacDougall William James "Bill" MacDougall (born May 8, 1944) is a Canadian clergyman and former political figure. He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1978 to 1985 as a Progressive Conservative. He was born ...
left the province. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in the new district of
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in 1996. Huestis was deputy speaker from 1989 to 1993.


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* Prince Edward Island Liberal Party MLAs 1938 births Living people People from Prince County, Prince Edward Island {{PrinceEdwardIsland-politician-stub