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Joseph-Arthur Barrette

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Joseph-Arthur Barrette
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Berthier
In office
1911–1921
Preceded byArthur Ecrément
Succeeded byThéodore Gervais
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Berthier—Maskinongé
In office
1930–1935
Preceded byJoseph Arthur Barrette
Succeeded byJoseph Arthur Barrette
Personal details
BornApril 28, 1875
Saint-Barthélemy, Quebec, Canada
DiedApril 27, 1952
Political partyConservative
Occupationbusinessman, farmer, notary

Joseph-Arthur Barrette (April 28, 1875 – April 27, 1952) was a Canadian politician, businessman, farmer and notary.

Born in Saint-Barthélemy, Quebec, Canada, Barrette was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the historical Conservative Party in 1911 to represent the riding of Berthier. He ran for election again in 1930 for the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé and won. He previously lost in 1921, 1925 and 1926. He also lost the elections of 1935 and 1940.

1911 Canadian federal election: Berthier
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Joseph-Arthur Barrette 1,638
Liberal Arthur Ecrément 1,612
Independent Jean Joseph Denis 383
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