Chris Palmer (politician)

Chris Palmer is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in a by-election on October 17, 2016.[1] He represented the electoral district of Summerside-Wilmot as a member of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party until his defeat in the 2019 Prince Edward Island general election.

Chris Palmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Summerside-Wilmot
In office
October 17, 2016  March 26, 2019
Preceded byJanice Sherry
Succeeded byLynne Lund
Personal details
Political partyPrince Edward Island Liberal Party
ResidenceSummerside, Prince Edward Island

On January 10, 2018, Palmer was appointed to the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island as Minister of Economic Development and Tourism.[2]

Prior to his election to the legislature, Palmer was a business owner in Summerside, including as a property developer and owner of a pottery business.[3]

Electoral record

2019 Prince Edward Island general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
GreenLynne Lund125839+17.1
Progressive ConservativeTyler Desroches103732.1+0.94
LiberalChris Palmer89227.7-14.62
New DemocraticPaulette Halupa391.2-3.43
Total valid votes 2,311100.00
Green gain from Liberal Swing +17.1
Prince Edward Island provincial by-election, October 17, 2016
Resignation of Janice Sherry
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalChris Palmer97842.32+2.88
Progressive ConservativeBrian Ramsay72031.16-7.24
GreenLynne Lund50621.90+11.99
New DemocraticScott Gaudet1074.63-7.64
Total valid votes 2,311100.00
Liberal hold Swing +5.06

References


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