Tom Hedderson
Thomas J. Hedderson MHA, (born May 7, 1954) is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is a former cabinet minister and served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Kathy Dunderdale.
Tom Hedderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Harbour Main | |
| In office February 9, 1999 – November 27, 2015 | |
| Minister of Environment and Conservation of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 19, 2012 – October 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Terry French |
| Succeeded by | Joan Shea |
| Minister of Transportation and Works of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office November 7, 2009 – October 19, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Trevor Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Paul Davis |
| Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 31, 2008 – November 27, 2009, | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rideout |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Jackman |
| Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 30, 2007 – October 31, 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Dave Denine |
| Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office November 8, 2005 – October 30, 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Jackman |
| Minister of Education of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 1, 2004 – November 8, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | John Ottenheimer |
| Succeeded by | Joan Burke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1954 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Georgetown, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Hedderson represented the district of Harbour Main from 1999 until 2015, being re-elected three times. He previously held the portfolios of Minister of Education, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation and Works, and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Before entering politics Hedderson worked as a principal.[1]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Tom Hedderson | 3600 | 69.67% | – | |
| NDP | Mike Maher | 987 | 19.10% | ||
| Liberal | Bern Hickey | 580 | 11.23% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Tom Hedderson | 4606 | 82.78% | – | |
| Liberal | Kevin Slaney | 635 | 11.41% | ||
| NDP | Jean Dandenault | 323 | 5.81% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Tom Hedderson | 4769 | 70.71% | – | |
| Liberal | Fred Akerman | 1482 | 21.98% | ||
| NDP | Eugene Conway | 493 | 7.31% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Tom Hedderson | 3670 | 54.91% | – | |
| Liberal | Wanda Dawe | 2502 | 37.43% | ||
| NDP | Fred Akerman | 511 | 7.64% | ||
References
- "Tom Hedderson". House of Assembly - Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- "District Profile - Harbour Maine". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
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