Chuck Porter (politician)
Garnet Charles "Chuck" Porter (born December 29, 1964) is a Canadian politician. He represents the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal.[1]
Chuck Porter | |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Hants West | |
Assumed office June 13, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Ron Russell |
Personal details | |
Born | Garnet Charles Porter December 29, 1964 |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2014–2016) Progressive Conservative (2006–2014) |
Residence | Windsor, Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Paramedic |
Before politics
Porter was a paramedic for 16 years and also served as a Councillor in the town of Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Political career
Elected in 2006, Porter was a member of the Progressive Conservatives until June 13, 2014, when he left the party to sit as an independent citing leadership as a factor in his decision.[2] On February 17, 2016, Porter joined the Liberal caucus.[3] Porter was re-elected in the 2017 election.[4]
On July 5, 2018, Porter was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs.[5]
Electoral record
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Progressive Conservative | Chuck Porter | 4,468 | 50.75 | ||
Liberal | Claude Sherman O'Hara | 3,279 | 37.24 | ||
New Democratic Party | Brian Stephens | 888 | 10.28 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Progressive Conservative | Chuck Porter | 3,364 | 37.24 | ||
Liberal | Paula Lunn | 3,065 | 33.93 | ||
New Democratic Party | Barbara Gallagher | 2,401 | 26.58 | ||
Green | Shelia Richardson | 204 | 2.26 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Progressive Conservative | Chuck Porter | 2969 | 34.6 | ||
Liberal | Paula Lunn | 2924 | 34.08 | ||
New Democratic Party | Sean Bennett | 2486 | 28.97 | ||
Green | Sam Schurman | 201 | 2.34 | – |
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References
- "Chuck Porter, former Progressive Conservative MLA, joins Liberals". CBC News. February 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
- "Chuck Porter leaves PC caucus, cites leadership as a factor". CBC News. June 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- Chuck Porter, former Progressive Conservative MLA, joins Liberals CBC News
- "Hants West riding election results". Hants Journal. May 30, 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- "Premier shuffles cabinet, puts emphasis on mining sector". CBC News. July 5, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- "2009 Nova Scotia election results – Hants West" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. June 9, 2009. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
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