Results, Ridings and Candidates
Edmonton Centre
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 262/262 polls | |||
| CON | Laurie Hawn | 22,287 | 49.12 |
Elected |
| LIB | Jim Wachowich | 12,403 | 27.34 |
|
| NDP | Donna Martyn | 6,816 | 15.02 |
|
| GRN | David Parker | 3,658 | 8.06 |
|
| ML | Peggy Morton | 210 | 0.46 |
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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 »- Laurie Hawn (Incumbent)
- David Parker
- Jim Wachowich
- Peggy Morton
- Donna Martyn
Laurie Hawn
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 11, 1947
Age: 61
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Judy
Children: Two adult children - Jennifer and Robert
Career Background: Joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1964 and received his pilot wings and Queen's Commission in Gimli, Man., in January 1967. In 30 years in the air force rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Held many senior staff positions, commanded a CF-18 Tactical Fighter Squadron and was operational commander at 4 Wing Cold Lake, supervising six squadrons and 1,800 personnel. Has served in Europe and many parts of Canada. After retiring in 1994, entered the financial services business and has successfully managed branch offices and held senior supervisory positions in the industry.
Community Activities: Was executive director of the 1996 Edmonton International Air Show. Has served as director of the Cold Lake Credit Union, as director of the Canadian Institute of Management (Cold Lake Chapter) and on the advisory board of Masakhane College in Cold Lake. Has been active with the 20,000-member Air Force Association.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Edmonton Centre in 2004. Elected in Edmonton Centre in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Chair: Bill C-30 and Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-30. Member: National Defence and Public Safety and National Security. Former member: Bill C-2.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-442-1800
David Parker
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 14, 1947
Age: 61
Birthplace: Rotherham, S. Yorkshire, England
Education: Honours degree in electrical and electronic engineering – Huddersfield, Yorks, England (1972)
Profession: Instrumentation instructor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Margaret Marean
Children: Two - Courtney and Kaela
Career Background: Instrumentation instructor with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology since 1978; inUranium City, Sask., from 1976 to 1977; and with various electronics companies in the UK from 1972 to 1976.
Community Activities: Edmonton Friends of the North Environmental Society (treasurer for 17 years), Vegetarians of Alberta Association (director and newsletter editor for 18 years), Alberta Environmental Network Society (steering committee for 8 years), TD-Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation (board member for 3 years), Canadian Environmental Network (health caucus for 10 years) and many other short involvements.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully twice as Green Party candidate in Goldbar and in Edmondton Centre.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Edmonton Centre in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
Political History
Caucus: Leader of the Green Party of Alberta from 1976 to 2000.
Mailing address:
7319 Rowland Road
Edmonton, Alta.
T6A 3W2
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-469-1448
Jim Wachowich
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Has an arts and a law degree from the University of Alberta.
Profession: Lawyer, consumer advocate
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Laurie
Children: Two children
Career Background: Has practised law in Edmonton since 1986 and started his own firm in 1991.
Community Activities: Is co-chair of the elementary School Council and serves on the board of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s annual Flame of Hope golf tournament. Has also been involved with coaching children’s soccer, baseball and hockey; serving on the Executive of the Glenora pre-school; organizing referees for community soccer; and working on numerous other volunteer boards
Mailing address:
#120 - 10216- 124 Street
Edmonton, Alta.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-990-1808
Donna Martyn
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Olds, Alta.
Education: Completed pre-medical studies at University of Alberta before switching to the field of education. B.Ed. and MA from the University of Alberta.
Marital Status: Widowed
Children: One stepdaughter
Career Background: Taught for 12 years at Parkview Elementary-Junior High. Currently on leave due to a medical condition — a form of Lou Gehrig's disease — she is unable to teach.
Community Activities: Volunteered three years teaching English as a second language at Alex Taylor Community School. Served six years on the City of Edmonton advisory board on services for persons with disabilities, five of which as chair. Served a four-year term as a community health council representative. Served the past five years on the Edmonton 2004 celebration committee.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Edmonton-Riverview in 2004. Defeated in Edmonton Centre in 2006.
Mailing address:
10804 119 St. NW
Edmonton, Alta.
T5H 3P2
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-488-0047
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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