Barry Petten

Barry Petten (born July 22, 1966)[1] is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2015 provincial election.[2] He represents the electoral district of Conception Bay South as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party[2] and he is the only first-time MHA elected since 2011 that is not from the Liberal Party.

Barry Petten

MHA
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Conception Bay South
Assumed office
November 30, 2015
Preceded byRex Hillier
Personal details
Political partyProgressive Conservative

Petten was a mental health counsellor for 20 years. He served on the NL Association of Social Workers and the Municipal Appeals Board. He was also President and Chief Shop Stewart of Local 6234. He worked as an executive assistant to various ministers from 2009 to 2015.

In 2018, Petten endorsed Ches Crosbie in the 2018 provincial PC leadership race.[3]

He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.[4]

Election results
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeBarry Petten3447
LiberalKevin Baker1256
NL AllianceWarrick Butler810
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters


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References
  1. "20 Questions for Barry Petten". The Telegram. January 10, 2016. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  2. "Full list of winners in Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. November 30, 2015. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  3. "MHAs throw support behind Ches Crosbie". The Telegram. January 10, 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-10.


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