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
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

  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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