Denis Lemieux (born 1964) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1] Citing family reasons, he announced his resignation on November 6, 2017.[2] It took effect on December 1, 2017.

Denis Lemieux
Member of Parliament
for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord
In office
October 19, 2015 – December 1, 2017
Preceded byDany Morin
Succeeded byRichard Martel (2018)
Personal details
Born1964 (age 59–60)
Chicoutimi, Quebec
Political partyLiberal
ProfessionEntrepreneur

Lemieux holds a bachelor's degree in general engineering and has held a variety of positions in industrial companies in the region.

Electoral record

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2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Denis Lemieux 13,619 31.09 +25.34
New Democratic Dany Morin 13,019 29.72 -7.96
Bloc Québécois Élise Gauthier 8,990 20.52 -8.29
Conservative Caroline Ste-Marie 7,270 16.60 -8.97
Green Dany St-Gelais 907 2.07 +0.55
Total valid votes/Expense limit 43,805 100.00   $200,694.12
Total rejected ballots 745 1.67
Turnout 44,550 54.66
Eligible voters 81,501
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +16.65
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Lemieux remporte dans le comté de Chicoutimi-Le Fjord".
  2. ^ "Quebec member of Parliament Denis Lemieux resigns seat". CBC News. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, 30 September 2015
  4. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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