Michelle Thompson (politician)
Michelle Thompson | |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Antigonish | |
Assumed office August 17, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Randy Delorey |
Personal details | |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Residence(s) | , Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Nurse, Politician |
Michelle Thompson is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[1] She represents the riding of Antigonish as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.
Prior to her election to the legislature, Thompson worked as a registered nurse.[2]
Thompson was sworn in as the Minister for Health and Wellness on August 31, 2021.[3]
Electoral record[]
2021 Nova Scotia general election | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
Progressive Conservative | Michelle Thompson | 4,707 | 49.98 | +14.86 | ||||
Liberal | Randy Delorey | 2,997 | 31.82 | -11.56 | ||||
New Democratic | Moraig Macgillivray | 1,552 | 16.48 | -3.83 | ||||
Green | Will Fraser | 128 | 1.36 | |||||
Atlantica | Ryan Smyth | 34 | 0.36 | -0.83 | ||||
Total valid votes | 9,418 | 99.59 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 39 | 0.41 | ||||||
Turnout | 9,457 | 64.78 | ||||||
Eligible voters | 14,599 | |||||||
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +13.21 | ||||||
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[4] |
References[]
- ^ Aly Thomson, "Prominent Liberals lose seats as Tories make gains". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 17, 2021.
- ^ Jack Julian, "Health care, housing top of mind for Antigonish candidates". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile". Nova Scotia Legislature. Nova Scotia House of Assembly. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
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