Results, Ridings and Candidates
Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes - Brock
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 274/274 polls | |||
| CON | Barry Devolin | 30,444 | 55.97 |
Elected |
| LIB | Marlene White | 11,095 | 20.40 |
|
| NDP | Stephen Yardy | 7,962 | 14.64 |
|
| GRN | Michael Bell | 4,502 | 8.28 |
|
| CHP | Dave Switzer | 390 | 0.72 |
|
Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »- Dave Switzer
- Barry Devolin (Incumbent)
- Michael Bell
- Marlene White
- Stephen Yardy
David Switzer
Party: Christian Heritage Party
Profession: Retired barber
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four children
Mailing address:
25 Maryknoll Avenue
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 1A7
Contact information:
Toll free: 1-888-408-2449
Alternate telephone: 705-754-3889
Barry Devolin
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: March 10, 1963
Age: 45
Birthplace: Peterborough, Ont.
Education: BA in political science, Carleton University; MA in political science, State University of New York
Profession: Professor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Ursula Beachli
Children: George and Molly
Career Background: Taught undergraduate courses at State University on the legislative process and an introduction to American government. Sold real estate at RE/MAX Haliburton Highlands Realty Ltd.; former English teacher at the Pusan University of Foreign Studies in South Korea.
Community Activities: Former member of the Haliburton Rotary Club. Initiated the Haliburton Rotary Mile road race.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Victoria-Haliburton in 1993; elected in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of committees for Agriculture and Agri-Food and Citizenship and Immigration. Former member of committees for Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus. Former Northern Development critic.
Contact information:
Michael Bell
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 47
Birthplace: Peterborough, Ont.
Profession: Entrepreneur; publisher; singer/songwriter.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Michelle
Children: Two daughters- Jessica and Bianca
Career Background: Published regional social/arts magazine The Wire, which reported on environmental and social issues affecting both the local and global community. His new company, KnowAbout Peterborough, has launched a magazine called The Green Zine, with plans to launch nationally.
Community Activities: Has worked behind the scenes fundraising and organizing for: the Peterborough Food Bank; the Peterborough Flood Relief; OXFAM; World Vision; United Way of Canada; Amnesty International.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-745-9291
Marlene White
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor's degree, McMaster University; M.Ed., Brock University
Profession: Currently works at Trent University in Community Partnerships.
Career Background: Retired elementary school principal.
Community Activities: Marlene has coached sports teams and been involved in music, drama and the arts for 33 years. Currently Marlene is a member of the North Kawartha Community Development Committee and the Apsley School Renewal Committee - grassroots organizations that are generating local solutions to the community's needs.
Mailing address:
140 La Rose Ave, Unit 14
Etobicoke, Ont.
M9P 3B2
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-927-1283
marlenewhite.liberal.ca/bio_e.aspxStephen Yardy
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Age: 18
Education: Currently a social work student at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ont.
Profession: Student
Marital Status: Single
Community Activities: Has been actively involved in local issues and involved with the Canadian Youth Assembly and the Ontario Health Coalition.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-324-3226
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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