Results, Ridings and Candidates
Edmonton East
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 266/266 polls | |||
| CON | Peter Goldring | 21,487 | 50.93 |
Elected |
| NDP | Ray Martin | 13,632 | 32.31 |
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| LIB | Stephanie Laskoski | 4,578 | 10.85 |
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| GRN | Trey Capnerhurst | 2,491 | 5.90 |
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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 »- Peter Goldring (Incumbent)
- Trey Capnerhurst
- Stephanie Laskoski
- Ray Martin
Peter Goldring
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 12, 1944
Age: 63
Birthplace: Toronto
Education: Military police, law enforcement; Royal Canadian Air Force, 1962-1965.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Lorraine
Children: Corrina and Kristina
Career Background: Worked in marketing for Unelco in Pointe Claire, Que., eventaully opening and managing Unelco's Alberta office. Started his own business, Systems By Sentron (Canada) Ltd., which he sold in 1997.
Community Activities: Has been a member of Associated Commercial Travellers, the National Fire Protection Association, the Alberta Fire Safety Association and the Canadian Independent Business Association since 1990. Founder of the Edmonton chapter of the Special Committee for Canadian Unity in 1995.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Edmonton East in 1997; elected in Edmonton Centre-East in 2000 and elected in Edmonton East in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Party: Was a voting delegate at the 1996 Reform Assembly, and chair of Election Readiness Alberta for two years.
Committee: Co-chair: Library of Parliament. Member: Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee and Liaison. Former vice-chair: National Defence and Veterans Affairs. Former member: Transport and Government Operations; National Defence and Veterans Affairs; Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Special Joint Committee on the Amendment to Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland; Special Joint Committee to amend Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning the Quebec School System; Joint Committee on Official Languages. Member: Public Accounts; Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations; Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Development of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; and Library of Parliament.
Caucus: Chaired the Canadian Alliance Task Force on Homelessness & Poverty. Former deputy critic: Intergovernmental Affairs; Official Languages; Public Works and Government Services. Former critic for: Veterans Affairs; Public Works and Government Services; National Defence; Housing; Veterans Affairs. Became the Conservative Party critic for Human Resources and Skills Development (Homelessness) in January 2004. Former associate critic: Foreign Affairs (Caribbean).
Contact information:
Trey Capnerhurst
Party: Green Party of Canada
p>Birthdate: Sept. 4, 1968Age: 40
Birthplace: BirthplaceProfession: Activist, professional musician and artist, traditional healer, and entrepreneuse
Children: One daughter
Career Background: Works as a non-standard health care practitioner. Is a ceramic artist and a classically trained soprano. For six years was a successful entrepreneur, simultaneously running two business ventures. While operating her own ceramic studio she was also a health and wellness consultant with a retail location. Has over 10 years experience in the non-conventional health industry as a professional apprenticed traditional healer. Is a dietitian and nutritionist and a North American Standard master herbalist.
Community Activities: Founded and published a directory of independent local businesses and agencies that empower healthy choices. Has been active in the Edmonton arts community as a member of the Edmonton Vocal Minority Choir and has been a volunteer for the Edmonton Fringe Festival in various roles over the course of 15 years. Member of the Edmonton Health Study Circle that presented to the Romanow commission in 2002.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Edmonton East in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-477-2540
trey.capnerhurst@greenparty.ca
Stephanie Laskoski
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 18, 1972
Age: 35
Birthplace: Edmonton
Education: Holds a BA in women's studies and is currently completing certificate studies in residential interior design at the University of Alberta
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jeff
Children: Two - Sophia and Olivia
Career Background: Recently completed a documentary on solicitation laws in the Criminal Code.
Community Activities: Served as a director of the parent advisory council for her daughters’ elementary school.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-700-2911
Ray Martin
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: B.Ed. from the University of Alberta and a master's degree in science from the University of Calgary
Profession: Teacher and politician
Career Background: Worked as a teacher and financial planner. Has been a columnist for the Edmonton Sun and Red Deer Advocate.
Community Activities: Served as a trustee on the Edmonton Public School Board.
Electoral History
Provincial: Elected in Edmonton-Norwood in 1982. Became leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party in 1984. Was re-elected and served as leader of the opposition in 1986 and again in 1989. Defeated in 1993. Returned to provincial politics and was elected in Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview in 2004. Defeated in the riding in 2008.
Federal: Defeated in Edmonton North in 1997 and Edmonton Centre-East in 2000.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-474-5373
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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