Karen Vecchio

Karen Vecchio
MP
Official Opposition Critic for Families & Children
Assumed office
20 November 2015
Leader Rona Ambrose
Preceded by Jinny Sims
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Elgin—Middlesex—London
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Joe Preston
Personal details
Born Karen Louise Martyn
(1971-03-06) March 6, 1971
Elgin County
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Mike Vecchio (2005-present)
Children 5
Residence Sparta, Ontario
Alma mater Georgian College
University of Western Ontario
Profession Executive Assistant

Karen Louise Vecchio MP (née Martyn; born March 6, 1971) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Conservative party Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral ward Elgin—Middlesex—London during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1]

Biography

Prior to her election, Vecchio owned and operated the Coffee Grind in London, Ontario which she eventually sold, and joined the team at the New Sarum Diner, in Central Elgin where she continued in a management role.

In 2004, Vecchio started working for then Member of Parliament for Elgin—Middlesex—London, Joe Preston. Eventually becoming his Executive Assistant.[2]

Election results

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ConservativeKaren Louise Vecchio 28,023 49.22 –8.83
LiberalLori Baldwin-Sands 17,642 30.99 +17.57
New DemocraticFred Sinclair 8,771 15.41 –8.67
GreenBronagh Joyce Morgan 1,783 3.13 +0.11
Christian HeritageMichael Hopkins 529 0.93
RhinocerosLou Bernardi 185 0.32
Total valid votes/Expense limit 56,933100.00 $218,764.77
Total rejected ballots 2300.40
Turnout 57,16368.96
Eligible voters 82,892
Conservative hold Swing –13.20
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]

References

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