David Swann

David Richard Swann (born 19 June 1949) 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 and led the party through the 2015 provincial election.

For the American politician, see David J. Swann.

David Swann
Swann in 2010
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
In office
15 December 2008 – 10 September 2011
Preceded byKevin Taft
Succeeded byRaj Sherman
Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party
Interim
In office
1 February 2015 – 4 June 2017
Preceded byRaj Sherman
Succeeded byDavid Khan
In office
12 December 2008 – 10 September 2011
Preceded byKevin Taft
Succeeded byRaj Sherman
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Mountain View
In office
22 November 2004 – 16 April 2019
Preceded byMark Hlady
Succeeded byKathleen Ganley
Personal details
Born
David Richard Swann

(1949-06-19) 19 June 1949
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseLaureen
Alma materUniversity of Alberta
University of Calgary
Profession
  • Politician
  • medical doctor
Signature
Websitewww.davidswann.ca

Swann is, to date, the last Liberal elected to the Alberta Legislature.

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