Tracey Ramsey
Member of Parliament
for Essex
In office
October 19, 2015 – October 21, 2019
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
SpouseGermaine
Residence(s)Belle River, Ontario, Canada
OccupationWomen's Director, Unifor the Union

Tracey Ramsey (born April 14, 1971) is a former Member of Parliament who represented the riding of Essex in the House of Commons of Canada for one term, from the 2015 Canadian federal election until 2019.[1] In the 42nd Canadian Parliament, Ramsey served as the International Trade Critic, Justice Critic and Deputy Labour Critic. As Vice Chairperson of the International Standing Committee on Trade she was involved heavily in the legislative process for CUSMA, CPTPP and CETA. Ramsey introduced private member bill C-439, titled National Freshwater Strategy Act, which sought to require the Minister of Environment to develop a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of freshwater.[2]

Prior to her election, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 19 years. She is a graduate of practical nursing from St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology.[3] Tracey is currently the National Women's Director, following two years as union organizer with Unifor the Union, Canada's largest private sector union.

Election results

2021 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeChris Lewis28,74141.1-0.3$77,949.51
New DemocraticTracey Ramsey22,27831.8-2.8$128,548.67
LiberalAudrey Festeryga10,81315.5-3.5$43,341.69
People'sBeth Charron-Rowberry6,9259.9+8.1$20,675.80
GreenNancy Pancheshan8651.2-2.0$0.00
Christian HeritageJeremy Palko1820.3N/A$7,077.73
IndependentAndrew George1720.2N/A$0.00
Total valid votes 69,97699.4
Total rejected ballots 4060.6
Turnout 70,38266.9
Eligible voters 105,281
Conservative hold Swing +1.3
Source: Elections Canada[4]
2019 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeChris Lewis28,27441.4+5.86$80,950.70
New DemocraticTracey Ramsey23,60334.6-6.92$117,072.74
LiberalAudrey Festeryga12,98719.0-1.91$41,233.04
GreenJennifer Alderson2,1733.2+1.28none listed
People'sBill Capes1,2511.8–$4,604.15
Total valid votes/expense limit 68,288100.0  
Total rejected ballots 450
Turnout 68,73867.3
Eligible voters 102,153
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +6.39
Source: Elections Canada[5][6]
2015 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticTracey Ramsey25,07241.42+6.52$106,087.64
ConservativeJeff Watson21,60235.69-12.58$87,656.45
LiberalAudrey Festeryga12,63920.88+6.62$78,480.89
GreenJennifer Alderson1,1411.88-0.54–
Marxist–LeninistEnver Villamizar770.13-0.02–
Total valid votes/expense limit 60,531100.00 $233,865.23
Total rejected ballots 2410.40–
Turnout 60,77266.19–
Eligible voters 91,816
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +9.55
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Essex elects New Democrat Tracey Ramsey". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. ↑ Campbell, Taylor (April 17, 2019). "Ramsey continues push for national freshwater strategy". Windsor Star. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  3. ↑ "About Tracey". ndp.ca. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. ↑ "September 20, 2021 General Election: Essex". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  5. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Essex, 30 September 2015
  8. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 15 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine


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