Eli Cross (politician)
| Eli Cross B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., MHA | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Bonavista North | |
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In office October 27, 2011 – November 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Harding |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 14, 1957 Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | New-Wes-Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Eli Cross MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, he represented the electoral district of Bonavista North.[1] In the 2015 election, Cross was defeated by Liberal Derrick Bragg in the new Fogo Island-Cape Freels riding.[2]
Prior to his election to the legislature, Cross served as mayor of Wesleyville, and subsequently as mayor of the amalgamated town of New-Wes-Valley.
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Eli Cross | 1,723 | 46.47 | – | |
| Liberal | Paul Kean | 1,518 | 40.94 | ||
| NDP | John Coaker | 467 | 12.59 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Thomas Lush | 3470 | |||
| Progressive Conservative | Eli Cross | 2351 | – | – | |
| NDP | Ingwald Feltham | 117 | |||
References
- ↑ "Plenty of new faces heading to Confederation Building". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ↑ Janes, Christy (3 December 2015). "Fogo-Cape Freels joins red wave". The Gander Beacon. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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