Results, Ridings and Candidates
Huron - Bruce
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 228/228 polls | |||
| CON | Ben Lobb | 22,202 | 44.78 |
Elected |
| LIB | Greg McClinchey | 16,346 | 32.97 |
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| NDP | Tony McQuail | 7,426 | 14.98 |
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| GRN | Glen Smith | 2,617 | 5.28 |
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| CHP | Dave Joslin | 747 | 1.51 |
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| IND | Dennis Valenta | 242 | 0.49 |
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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 Joslin
Party: Christian Heritage Party
Birthdate: 1954
Age: 54
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Graduate of Georgian College
Profession: Fitter-welder
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kathy
Children: Four - two boys and two girls
Community Activities: Volunteered on the de-amalgamation committee for Grey Township. Volunteer for Cornerstone Prison Ministry.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Huron-Bruce in 2007 for the Family Coalition Party
Federal: Has campaigned in three previous federal elections for the Christian Heritage Party.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-887-9337
chpelection.ca/riding/huron-bruce.html
Ben Lobb
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. and BA in business administration, Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee
Profession: Systems analyst
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Andrea Fisher-Lobb
Career Background: Works in the finance department of Wescast Industries, Wingham, Ont., formally worked as a systems analyst at the company. Owns and operates a small business, The Central Huron Outlet Store, in Clinton, Ont.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Glen Smith
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Toronto
Education: Studied political science and economics at the University of Toronto; studied knowledge-based selling for sales professionals at York University.
Profession: Sales, marketing and distribution for the food service industry.
Marital Status: Common law
Name of Spouse: Linda
Children: Five children
Community Activities: Volunteer for the Salvation Army.
Contact information:
Phone: 519-832-2720
Dennis Valenta
Party: Independent
Profession: Truck driver
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Four
Community Activities: Founded the organization Daddy Loves You Too, advocating divorced fathers' rights and 50-50 custody agreements.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in Huron-Bruce in 2007.
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 2006.
Greg McClinchey
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 32
Education: Formally trained in alternative dispute resolution.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Julie
Children: Two - a daughter, Mieka, and a son, Koby.
Career Background: Was employed by Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle for 15 years and served as the executive assistant for nine years. Prior to that, worked in primary agriculture. Currently helps to manage a small home-based business (Graphic Design) with his wife Julie. Also published a book in 2007. Is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute.
Community Activities: Is a member of the Blyth Business Association. Is a volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the MC Society and the Canadian Cancer Society. Active within several local groups including the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association and Project Porchlight.
Electoral History
Municipal: Named to the North Huron Municipal Council in 2006. Chair of the Blyth and District Community Centre Board. Serves with the Committee of Adjustment, the Property Standards Committee and the Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site Board.
Mailing address:
594 Campbell Street, Box 127
Lucknow, Ont.
N0G 2H0
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-528-2229
Fax: 519-528-2225
Tony McQuail
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Honours bachelor degree in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo
Profession: Farmer and environmentalist
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Fran
Children: Two daughters
Career Background: Served as executive assistant for former agriculture minister Elmer Buchanan in the Ontario government.
Community Activities: Past president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture and the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served three terms as a trustee on the Huron County Board of Education.
Mailing address:
54 King St.
Clinton, Ont.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-482-1428
Toll Free: 866-743-7479
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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