Joan MacAlpine-Stiles
L. Joan MacAlpine-Stiles (known earlier in her career as Joan MacAlpine) is a politician in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. She served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Moncton West from 1999 until 2010. She is the wife of fellow MLA Wally Stiles; they were married while in office in 2005.
L. Joan MacAlpine-Stiles | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Moncton South | |
| In office 1999–2006 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Lockyer |
| Succeeded by | district abolished |
| MLA for Moncton West | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | Susan Stultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rexton, New Brunswick |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (1999–2007) Liberal (2007–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Wally Stiles |
She previously served in the province's cabinet from 1999 to 2006.
MacAlpine was elected to the Moncton City Council in 1992, 1995 and 1998 before resigning to accept her seat in the legislature.
On April 17, 2007, she announced that she would cross the floor to join the Liberal party, along with her husband and fellow MLA Wally Stiles. She did not stand for reelection in 2010.
Election results
2006 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Joan MacAlpine-Stiles | 3317 | 52.40 | +4.69 | $23,231 | |
| Liberal | Gene Joseph Devereaux | 3013 | 47.60 | +6.46 | $15,604 | |
| Total Valid Votes/Expense Limit | 6330 | 100.00 | $30,367 | |||
| Total Rejected Ballots | 61 | 0.54 | ||||
| Turnout | 6391 | 56.96 | +1.00 | |||
| Electors on List | 11,221 | |||||
| Progressive Conservative hold | Swing | -0.89 | ||||
2003 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Joan MacAlpine | 3143 | 47.71 | -6.20 | $21,525 | |
| Liberal | Norman Branch | 2710 | 41.14 | +4.56 | $14,473 | |
| NDP | Stéphane Drysdale | 437 | 6.63 | -2.87 | $0 | |
| Independent | John Gallant | 226 | 3.43 | * | not filed | |
| Grey Party | Jean-Marc (Diggit) Dugas | 72 | 1.09 | * | not filed | |
| Total Valid Votes/Expense Limit | 6588 | 100.00 | $30,801 | |||
| Total Rejected Ballots | 41 | 0.35 | ||||
| Turnout | 6629 | 55.96 | -11.57 | |||
| Electors on List | 11,847 | |||||
| Progressive Conservative hold | Swing | -5.38 | ||||
1999 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Joan MacAlpine | 3898 | 53.91 | +36.27 | $19,681 | |
| Liberal | Jim Lockyer | 2645 | 36.58 | -25.25 | $17,326 | |
| NDP | Teresa Sullivan | 687 | 9.50 | +1.26 | $2,650 | |
| Total Valid Votes/Expense Limit | 7230 | 100.00 | $24,708 | |||
| Total Rejected Ballots | 22 | 0.20 | ||||
| Turnout | 7252 | 67.53 | +4.81 | |||
| Electors on List | 10,739 | |||||
| Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +30.76 | ||||
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References
- "L. Joan MacAlpine-Stiles". MLA Bios - 56th Legislature. Government of New Brunswick. Archived from the original on 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- "Elections NB — Publications". Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
| New Brunswick Provincial Government of Bernard Lord | ||
| Cabinet posts (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Paul Robichaud | Minister of Tourism and Parks 2003–2006 |
Stuart Jamieson |
| Tony Huntjens | Minister of Family and Community Services (acting) 2005–2006 |
Madeleine Dubé |
| Percy Mockler | Minister of Family and Community Services 2001–2003 |
Tony Huntjens |
| Peter Mesheau | Minister of Business New Brunswick 2000–2001 Mesheau served as Minister of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture |
Norman Betts |
| Marcelle Mersereau | Minister of Municipalities and Housing 1999–2000 Mersereau served as Minister of Municipalities & Housing Jardine served as Minister of Environment & Local Government |
Kim Jardine |
| Special Cabinet Responsibilities | ||
| Predecessor | Title | Successor |
| Margaret-Ann Blaney | Minister responsible for the Status of Women 2006 |
Carmel Robichaud |
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