Results, Ridings and Candidates
Kamloops - Thompson - Cariboo
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 284/284 polls | |||
| CON | Cathy McLeod | 25,109 | 45.98 |
Elected |
| NDP | Michael Crawford | 19,620 | 35.93 |
|
| LIB | Ken Sommerfeld | 5,445 | 9.97 |
|
| GRN | Donovan Cavers | 4,430 | 8.11 |
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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 »Cathy McLeod
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Has a bachelor of science degree in nursing and a master's in international primary health care.
Profession: Nurse, manager
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Gordon
Children: Three
Career Background: Has been involved in health care for 27 years, first as a registered nurse and then involved in the development and management of a number of regional health clinics. For the last six years has focused on primary health care innovation and development.
Community Activities: Co-ordinator of a fundraising golf tournament for student scholarships.
Electoral History
Municipal: From 1993-1999 served on the Pemberton, B.C., council as councillor and mayor.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-434-6484
Donovan Cavers
Party: Green Party of Canada
Profession: Organic farmer
Career Background: Started "Conscientious Catering", a catering company using only organic, local and fair trade products.
Community Activities: Has worked as head chef at a local non-profit summer retreat for youth and as a co-host for the Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) Program. Is a member of the Kamloops Chapter of the British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association
Contact information:
Ken Sommerfeld
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 55
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Cathy Ferguson
Career Background: Litigator with extensive experience in youth and criminal justice, child protection, and family law.
Community Activities: Has served as a board member of the Elizabeth Fry Society and the SPCA. A pilot and skydiver, he has been president of the Kamloops Flying Club and vice-president of the Kamloops Skydiving Club. Certified ski instructor and ski racing coach for youth at Sun Peaks.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-371-3025
Michael Crawford
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees in social work.
Profession: Professor
Marital Status: Partner
Name of Partner: Ila
Children: Two
Career Background: Assistant professor of Social Work at Thompson Rivers University, teaching theory and practice courses since 1991. Research and publications in family violence and homelessness. Board member of the British Columbia Association of Social Workers and a member of the Association's Editorial Board.
Community Activities: Board member of the Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians. Involved with non-profit agencies as a board member, fundraiser and consultant. Organized peace walks, fair trade sales, election forums, Philosophers' Cafes, and public education on a range of issues.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo in 2006.
Political History
Party: Executive committee member and communications officer for the Kamloops North Thompson NDP Provincial Constituency Association.
Mailing address:
1236 Foxwood Lane
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 5E3
Contact information:
Constituency office: 250-374-6308
Candidate: 250-573-3677
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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