David Rodger Mitchell (March 26, 1898-January 4, 1967) was a Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Sudbury in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 until his death in 1967. He was a member of the Liberal Party.
Before entering politics, Mitchell was a pharmacist in Sudbury. He married Greta Beryl McElroy and had 3 children: daughter Jean Ann, son Jimmie, and daughter Ruth (Duggan).
The by-election following Mitchell's death of pulmonary fibrosis was held on May 29. Jim Jerome ran as the new Liberal candidate, but lost to New Democrat Bud Germa. However, Germa served the riding for just barely more than a year—in the national election the following year, Jerome defeated Germa.
| Preceded by Léoda Gauthier |
Member of Parliament for Sudbury 1953-1967 |
Succeeded by Bud Germa |
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| Name | Mitchell, Rodger |
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| Short description | Canadian politician |
| Date of birth | 1898 |
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| Date of death | 1967 |
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Famous quotes containing the word mitchell:
“I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.”
—Maria Mitchell (1818–1889)