Alex Nuttall

Alex Nuttall
MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by new district
Personal details
Born (1985-08-10) August 10, 1985
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Political party Conservative

Alexander "Alex" Nuttall, MP (born August 10, 1985) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral district of Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1]

Alex was appointed as the Official Opposition Critic for Economic Development for Southern Ontario on November 20, 2015.[2] On April 8, 2016, Alex also accepted the role of Official Opposition Critic Deputy Critic for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, as well as Official Opposition Critic for the New Sharing Economy.[3]

Prior to his election to the federal House of Commons, Nuttall served as a city councillor on the Barrie City Council from 2006 until 2014.

Electoral History

Canadian federal election, 2015: Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ConservativeAlex Nuttall 21,091 41.74 −12.81 –
LiberalBrian Tamblyn 21,005 41.57 +24.63 –
New DemocraticEllen White 5,202 10.29 −9.73 –
GreenMarty Lancaster 2,648 5.24 −0.85 –
LibertarianDarren Roskam 401 0.79 – –
IndependentRam Faerber 188 0.37 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 50,535100.00 $207,179.91
Total rejected ballots 1810.36–
Turnout 50,71667.44–
Eligible voters 75,207
Conservative hold Swing -18.72
These results were subject to a judicial recount,[4] and modified from the validated results in accordance with the Judge's rulings. The margin of Alex Nuttall over Brian Tamblyn decreased from 108 votes to 86 votes as a result of the recount.[5]
Source: Elections Canada[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2015/10/20/nuttall-wins-barrie-springwater-oro-medonte
  2. ↑ http://www.conservative.ca/conservatives-announce-official-opposition-shadow-cabinet-and-critics-2/
  3. ↑ http://www.conservative.ca/statement-by-the-leader-of-the-official-opposition-on-the-intention-of-mp-maxime-bernier-to-seek-the-conservative-party-of-canada-leadership/
  4. ↑ "Recount for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding to be held next week". CTV News Barrie. October 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ Ian McInroy (6 November 2015). "Conservative candidate Alex Nuttall keeps seat for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte after official recount". Barrie Examiner. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, 30 September 2015
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  8. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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