Vaughn Granter (born September 14, 1965) is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador who currently serves as a City Councillor in Corner Brook. Granter previously served as the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Davis government. He was elected to serve in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly on February 15, 2011 and re-elected in the 2011 general election.
Vaughn Granter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Humber West | |
| In office March 16, 2011 – November 27, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Williams |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1965 Pool's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Corner Brook |
| Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. Francis Xavier University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Granter worked as in the education profession since 1987, most recently as a high school principal at Corner Brook Regional High.[1] Granter ran for public office in the electoral district of Humber West in a by-election that was called after the resignation of Premier Danny Williams. He defeated two other opponents including Liberal, Mark Watton on February 15, 2011 with a large majority to hold the seat for the Progressive Conservative party.[2][3][4][5] Granter did not run for re-election in the 2015 provincial election.[6]
In 2017, Granter successfully ran for Corner Brook City Council.[7] He was re-elected in the 2021 municipal elections.
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Vaughn Granter | 2335 | 59.38% | – | |
| Liberal | Donna Luther | 833 | 21.19% | ||
| NDP | Jordan Stringer | 764 | 19.43% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Vaughn Granter | 2109 | 63.58% | – | |
| Liberal | Mark Watton | 1097 | 33.06% | ||
| NDP | Rosie Myers | 112 | 3.38% | ||
References
edit- ^ "High school principal announces candidacy". The Western Star. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Tories win Humber West byelection". The Telegram. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "People delivered in fine style: Granter". The Western Star. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Granter wins Humber West by 2-1 margin". The Western Star. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Door-to-door campaigning leaves PC candidate confident". The Western Star. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Vaughn Granter says political life is too gruelling". CBC News. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Gander, Corner Brook elect new mayors". CBC News. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.