John Deveau

John Deveau
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Yarmouth
In office
1998–1999
Preceded byRichie Hubbard
Succeeded byRichard Hurlburt
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic Party
ResidenceYarmouth, Nova Scotia
OccupationPersonal-care worker[1]

John Deveau is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Yarmouth in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1998 to 1999. He was a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.

Deveau is a personal-care worker, who was employed at an adult residential centre before entering provincial politics.[1] Deveau defeated incumbent Richie Hubbard and former MLA Alex McIntosh to win the Yarmouth riding for the NDP in the 1998 provincial election,[2][3] becoming the first New Democrat to ever win a seat in western Nova Scotia.[4] As MLA, he was the NDP critic for Fisheries and Aquaculture.[5] He was defeated by Progressive Conservative Richard Hurlburt when he ran for re-election in 1999.[6][7]

Deveau attempted to win back the seat in the 2006 election, but was again defeated by Hurlburt.[8] In 2010, Hurlburt resigned as MLA, and Deveau won the NDP nomination for the by-election held to replace him.[9] Deveau's attempt to win a seat in the NDP government was unsuccessful, as Zach Churchill won the seat for the Liberals.[10] Deveau finished the by-election in fourth place, winning 6.5% of the vote.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Defeated MLAs lining up new jobs". The Chronicle Herald. July 30, 1999. Archived from the original on January 22, 2003.
  2. ^ "NDP ends long wait". The Chronicle Herald. March 25, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005.
  3. ^ "Election Returns, 1998 (Yarmouth)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  4. ^ "Yarmouth assured NDP will fight for projects". The Chronicle Herald. April 2, 1998. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005.
  5. ^ "NDP caucus bio: John Deveau". Nova Scotia NDP. Archived from the original on January 8, 2001.
  6. ^ "Yarmouth recount confirms PC win". The Chronicle Herald. August 24, 1999. Archived from the original on September 4, 2003.
  7. ^ "Election Returns, 1999 (Yarmouth)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  8. ^ "Election Returns, 2006 (Yarmouth)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "Former MLA running for NDP". The Vanguard. May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on June 11, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "Liberals win 2 N.S. byelections". CBC News. June 22, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  11. ^ "John Deveau finishes in fourth place". The Vanguard. June 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Byelection Returns, 2010 (Yarmouth)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 10, 2014.