Tracey Ramsey

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Tracey Ramsey

Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Essex
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byJeff Watson
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971 (age 48)
Kingsville, Ontario
Political partyNew Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Germaine
ResidenceBelle River, Ontario
ProfessionUnion facilitator

Tracey Ramsey MP (born April 14, 1971) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Essex in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1] In the 42nd Canadian Parliament Ramsey introduced private member bill C-439, titled National Freshwater Strategy Act, which sought to require the Minister of Environment to develop a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of freshwater.[2]

Prior to her election, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 19 years. She is a graduate of Practical Nursing from St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology.[3]

Electoral record[edit]

2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Tracey Ramsey 25,072 41.42 +6.52
Conservative Jeff Watson 21,602 35.69 -12.58
Liberal Audrey Festeryga 12,639 20.88 +6.62
Green Jennifer Alderson 1,141 1.88 -0.54
Marxist–Leninist Enver Villamizar 77 0.13 -0.02
Total valid votes/Expense limit 60,531 100.00   $232,408.12
Total rejected ballots 241 0.40
Turnout 60,772 66.19
Eligible voters 91,816
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +9.55
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Essex elects New Democrat Tracey Ramsey". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. ^ Campbell, Taylor (April 17, 2019). "Ramsey continues push for national freshwater strategy". Windsor Star. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  3. ^ "About Tracey". ndp.ca. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Essex, 30 September 2015
  5. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates

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