Brian Murphy (politician)

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Brian Murphy
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MP for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
In office
2006–2011
Preceded byClaudette Bradshaw
Succeeded byRobert Goguen
Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick
In office
1998 – May 2004
Preceded byLeopold Belliveau
Succeeded byLorne Mitton
Personal details
Born (1961-03-17) March 17, 1961 (age 60)
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Jacqueline Murphy
ResidenceMoncton, New Brunswick
ProfessionLawyer

Brian Murphy, Q.C. (born March 17, 1961) is a former mayor of Moncton from 1998 to 2004, and was the Liberal Member of the House of Commons of Canada for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe from 2006 to 2011. After his term as mayor, he was succeeded by Lorne Mitton.

Murphy was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. His family has produced several politicians, including his cousin Mike Murphy, the former Liberal MLA of Moncton North. Murphy was elected mayor in 1998, defeating the incumbent Leopold Belliveau, and was acclaimed for re-election in 2001. He did not contest the 2004 municipal election. Prior to being elected mayor, he served on city council from 1992 to 1998. He was first elected to parliament in the 2006 federal election where he succeeded Claudette Bradshaw.[1]

In the leadership election called to replace Paul Martin as leader of the Liberal Party, he supported Bob Rae.

Murphy was re-elected in the 2008 federal election.[2] In the 2011 election, he was defeated by Conservative Robert Goguen.[3][4]

Federal election results[]

2011 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Robert Goguen 17,408 35.73 -0.10 $80,064.71
Liberal Brian Murphy 15,247 31.29 -7.84 $73,135.32
New Democratic Shawna Gagné 14,053 28.84 +12.58 $4,680.44
Green Steven Steeves 2,016 4.14 -4.65 $6,300.16
Total valid votes/expense limit 48,724 100.0     $85,477.25
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 351 0.72 +0.21
Turnout 49,075 65.17 +3.86
Eligible voters 75,298
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +3.87
Sources:[5][6]
2008 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Brian Murphy 17,797 39.13 -8.58 $73,263.48
Conservative Daniel Allain 16,297 35.83 +5.72 $76,634.27
New Democratic Carl Bainbridge 7,394 16.26 -2.67 $2,294.96
Green Alison Ménard 3,998 8.79 +5.86 $4,619.17
Total valid votes/expense limit 45,486 100.0     $82,313
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 286 0.51 -0.25
Turnout 45,772 61.31 -5.56
Eligible voters 74,660
Liberal hold Swing -7.15
2006 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Brian Murphy 22,918 47.71 -11.58 $58,854.77
Conservative Charles Doucet 14,464 30.11 +6.63 $73,054.40
New Democratic David Hackett 9,095 18.93 +6.39 $9,194.74
Green Camille Labchuk 1,409 2.93 -1.76 none listed
Canadian Action Ron Pomerleau 150 0.31 – $694.45
Total valid votes/expense limit 48,036 100.0     $76,083
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 370 0.76 -0.02
Turnout 48,406 66.87 +7.91
Eligible voters 72,386
Liberal hold Swing -9.10

References[]

  1. ^ "Canada Votes 2006: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe". CBC News. January 23, 2006. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "Conservatives make gains in New Brunswick". CBC News. October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "Battleground Atlantic Canada: Liberals crushed". National Post. May 2, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  4. ^ "Defeated by vote splits, Liberals lick their wounds in Atlantic Canada". The Globe and Mail. May 3, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  5. ^ Elections Canada – Official voting results, Forty-first general election, 2011
  6. ^ Elections Canada – Candidate's electoral campaign return, 41st general election

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