Michelle Thompson (politician)

The Honourable
Michelle Thompson
MLA
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Antigonish
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 17, 2021
Preceded byRandy Delorey
Personal details
Born
Margaret Michelle Thompson
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)Cloverville, Nova Scotia
OccupationNurse, Politician

Margaret Michelle Thompson is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[1] She represents the riding of Antigonish as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.

Prior to her election to the legislature, Thompson worked as a registered nurse.[2]

Thompson was sworn in as the Minister for Health and Wellness on August 31, 2021.[3]

She was re-elected in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election.[4]

Electoral record

2021 Nova Scotia general election: Antigonish
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Michelle Thompson 4,707 49.98 +14.86 $53,998.17
Liberal Randy Delorey 2,997 31.82 -11.56 $62,427.05
New Democratic Moraig Macgillivray 1,552 16.48 -3.83 $47,736.84
Green Will Fraser 128 1.36 – $274.35
Atlantica Ryan Smyth 34 0.36 -0.83 $200.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 9.418 99.59 -0.01 $85,581.45
Total rejected ballots 39 0.41 +0.01
Turnout 9,457 64.78 +2.68
Eligible voters 14,599
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +13.21
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Aly Thomson, "Prominent Liberals lose seats as Tories make gains". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Jack Julian, "Health care, housing top of mind for Antigonish candidates". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile". Nova Scotia Legislature. Nova Scotia House of Assembly. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Nova Scotia election 2024 results: Antigonish - Halifax | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  5. ^ "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  6. ^ "41st Provincial General Election". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved 9 February 2024.


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