Sarah Campbell
| Sarah Campbell MPP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Kenora—Rainy River | |
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Assumed office October 6, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Hampton |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 19, 1982 Atikokan, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | Vermilion Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | Executive assistant |
Sarah Campbell (born July 19, 1982) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding of Kenora—Rainy River. She has been an MPP since 2011.
Background
She was born in Atikokan, and raised in Atikokan, Thunder Bay and Ear Falls, where her father owns a tourist camp. Campbell lives in Vermilion Bay with her family. She was the riding assistant to former NDP leader Howard Hampton.
Politics
Campbell ran in the 2011 provincial election as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of Kenora—Rainy River. She defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Rod McKay by 2,642 votes.[1][2] She was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating PC candidate Randy Nickle by 6,967 votes.[3]
She is the party's critic for women's issues and aboriginal affairs.[4]
References
- ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 7. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ↑ "Campbell retains Kenora-Rainy River seat for NDP". Kenora Daily Miner and News. October 6, 2011.
- ↑ "General Election by District: Kenora-Rainy River". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ↑ Reevely, David (June 25, 2014). "Horwath sticks around, names NDP shadow cabinet".