Jordan Brown (Newfoundland and Labrador politician)
Jordan Brown | |
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| House Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office October 2021 | |
| Leader | Alison Coffin and Jim Dinn |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Labrador West | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Letto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1989 |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Alma mater | College of the North Atlantic |
Jordan Brown MHA (born September 14, 1989) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.[1][2][3][4] He represents the electoral district of Labrador West as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party.[5][6] He was re-elected in the 2021 provincial election.[7][8]
Early life and career
[edit]Brown trained as a welder in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and returned to Labrador City to work. In 2013 he helped restart the local Heritage Society.[9] In 2014, he led a successful year-long campaign to have the Labrador flag recognized as the symbol of Labrador and flown at the land border crossings in Labrador and at government buildings.[10] In 2017, Brown unsuccessfully sought election to the Labrador City town council.
Political career
[edit]In 2022, Brown criticized the provincial government's claim that the Trans-Labrador Highway had been completed.[11] He argued that it isn't finished until a road reaches Labrador's north coast as far as Nain. In 2023, Brown criticized the diversion of obstetrical services from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Labrador City, stating that Labrador City's hospital is too understaffed to provide for the central and northern regions of Labrador.[12]
Brown has called for a provincial ban on scab workers.[13]
In 2023, Brown criticized the Bloc Québécois for having a map Newfoundland and Labrador–Quebec border with Quebec having control of Labrador.[14][15]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2017, Brown was awarded the Labradorians of Distinction Medal.[16]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| New Democratic | Jordan Brown | 1,359 | 50.0 | +7.8 | |
| Liberal | Wayne Button | 780 | 28.7 | -13.4 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Nick McGrath | 577 | 21.3 | +5.6 | |
| Total valid votes | 2,716 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Eligible voters | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic | Jordan Brown | 1,364 | 42.2 | +7.47 | |
| Liberal | Graham Letto | 1,362 | 42.1 | -1.71 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Derick Sharron | 509 | 15.7 | -5.76 | |
| Total valid votes | |||||
| Total rejected ballots | |||||
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| Eligible voters | |||||
| 2017 Labrador City municipal election | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Button (elected mayor) | 1,186 | 10.22 |
| Fabian Benoit | 1,030 | 8.87 |
| Junior Humphries (X) | 998 | 8.60 |
| Nick McGrath | 920 | 7.92 |
| John Penney (X) | 883 | 7.61 |
| Kenneth Lawlor | 863 | 7.43 |
| Richard Fahey | 783 | 6.74 |
| Peter Pike | 758 | 6.53 |
| Edward Conway (X) | 744 | 6.41 |
| Corinna Wentzell | 684 | 5.89 |
| Jamie-Lynn Patterson | 655 | 5.64 |
| Toby Leon | 629 | 5.42 |
| Clarence Rogers (X) | 584 | 5.03 |
| Jordan Brown | 515 | 3.44 |
| Christopher Lacey (X) | 377 | 3.25 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cabinet ministers Letto and Hawkins among 9 defeated Liberals". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 17, 2019.
- ^ "NDP clinging to 5-vote victory in Lab West after official addition of vote tally". CBC News. May 19, 2019. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019.
- ^ MacEachern, Daniel (May 16, 2019). "Exuberant NDP celebrates 'new era' as it holds St. John's seats, and wins back Labrador West". CBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Roberts, Kelly-Anne (May 17, 2019). "'We have the balance of power,' Alison Coffin says as NDP wins three seats". NTV. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "NDP newcomer won by 5 votes in Labrador, causing minority Liberal N.L. government | Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ "Five NDP votes in Labrador to determine status of N.L. Liberal government | The Star". thestar.com. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Mullin, Malone (March 27, 2021). "Liberals claim slim majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, as voters tap Furey to lead". CBC News. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Happy Labrador Flag Day | SaltWire".
- ^ "Flags up without fanfare causing flap in Labrador | CBC News".
- ^ "Work to Connect Labrador Not Done Yet, Says MHA".
- ^ "Labrador Health Care in Crisis Following Years of Cuts: MHA".
- ^ "Brown Submits Letter Calling for Strengthened Workers Rights". November 3, 2022.
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-quebec-bloc-map-1.6852445 [bare URL]
- ^ "'Fix your map': Labrador MHA calls out Bloc Québécois leader for removing border from map". May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Medal Recipients". Labradorians of Distinction. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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