Joanne Thompson (politician)

Joanne Thompson (born July 2, 1960) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of St. John's East in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election.[1] Prior to politics, Thompson was a registered nurse and worked in her family's jewelry business. Thompson is also the former executive director of the Gathering Place in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]

Joanne Thompson
Member of Parliament
for St. John's East
Assumed office
September 20, 2021
Preceded byJack Harris
Personal details
BornJuly 2, 1960
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal
Residence(s)St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
OccupationPolitician, nurse

Electoral history

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2021 Canadian federal election: St. John's East
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Joanne Thompson 17,239 45.16 +11.90 $71,466.38
New Democratic Mary Shortall 13,090 34.29 –12.63 $65,576.70
Conservative Glenn Etchegary 7,119 18.65 +0.59 $44,852.25
People's Dana Metcalfe 723 1.89 none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 38,171 99.23 -0.61 $105,251.87
Total rejected ballots 296 0.77 –0.39
Turnout 38,467 57.61 –10.04
Registered voters 66,768
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +12.30
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Liberals flip St. John's East, as Conservatives look to claim Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame". CBC News. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Liberals flip St. John's East, as Conservatives look to claim Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame". CBC News. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Election Night Results — Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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