John A. MacDonald (Nova Scotia politician)

John A. MacDonald (born January 25, 1979) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[2] He represents the riding of Hants East as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.

John A. MacDonald
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Hants East
Assumed office
August 17, 2021
Preceded byMargaret Miller
Personal details
Born (1979-01-25) January 25, 1979 (age 45)[1]
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)Lantz, Nova Scotia
OccupationSoftware Developer

He is a small business owner and active volunteer.[3]

Electoral Record

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2017

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2017 Nova Scotia general election: Hants East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Margaret Miller 3,923 43.66 -3.73
Progressive Conservative John A. MacDonald 3,104 34.55 +17.78
New Democratic Liam Crouse 1,508 16.79 -19.05
Green Jenn Kang 449 4.99
Total valid votes 8,984 100
Total rejected ballots 42
Turnout 9,026 48.10
Eligible voters 18,765
Liberal hold Swing -10.76
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[4][5]

2021

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2021 Nova Scotia general election: Hants East
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative John A. MacDonald 3,328 37.36 +2.92 $28,841.01
Liberal Michael Blois 3,239 36.36 -7.52 $39,363.22
New Democratic Abby Cameron 2,142 24.05 +7.18 $33,859.54
Green Simon Greenough 199 2.23 -2.58 $506.76
Total valid votes/Expense limit 8,908 99.64 $99,761.07
Total rejected ballots 32 0.36
Turnout 8,940 51.19
Eligible voters 17,464
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +5.22
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[6]

References

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  1. ^ Biographical Directory of MLAs from 1984 to the Present Nova Scotia Legislature
  2. ^ "Nova Scotia election riding results: Hants East". Global News, August 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile". Nova Scotia Legislature. Nova Scotia House of Assembly. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Statement of Votes & Statistics, Volume I" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "May 30th, 2017 - 40th Nova Scotia Provincial General Election". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.