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

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]

Electoral history

2021 Canadian federal election: St. John's East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalJoanne Thompson17,23945.16+11.90$71,466.38
New DemocraticMary Shortall13,09034.29–12.63$65,576.70
ConservativeGlenn Etchegary7,11918.65+0.59$44,852.25
People'sDana Metcalfe7231.89none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 38,17199.23-0.61$105,251.87
Total rejected ballots 2960.77–0.39
Turnout 38,46757.61–10.04
Registered voters 66,768
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +12.30
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]

References

  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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