Tom Rakocevic

Tom Rakocevic (/rɑːˈkoʊtʃɛvɪtʃ/) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] He represents the riding of Humber River—Black Creek as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party.

Tom Rakocevic

MPP
Rakocevic in 2019
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Humber River—Black Creek
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded byMario Sergio
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
ResidenceToronto, Ontario
OccupationExecutive assistant

He was previously the party's candidate in York West in the provincial elections of 2011 and 2014. Prior to his election to the legislature, he was employed as an executive assistant to Toronto city councillor Anthony Perruzza.[1]

Electoral record
2018 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticTom Rakocevic11,57337.41-1.80
Progressive ConservativeCyma Musarat9,36730.29+19.33
LiberalDeanna Sgro8,64227.94-18.77
GreenKirsten J. Bennett4851.57-0.07
LibertarianJennifer Ochoa3441.11
Consensus OntarioScott Aitchison3201.03
TrilliumLucy Guerrero1980.64
Total valid votes 30,929100.0  
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 397
Turnout 48.34
Eligible voters
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +1.26
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
2014 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalMario Sergio11,90746.71-3.78
New DemocraticTom Rakocevic9,99739.21+4.39
Progressive ConservativeKarlene Nation2,79410.96-1.09
GreenKeith Jarrett4181.64+0.38
FreedomKayla Baptiste2671.05+0.58
IndependentWally Schwauss1110.44
Total valid votes 25,494100.0  
Liberal hold Swing -4.18
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
2011 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalMario Sergio11,45550.49-4.54
New DemocraticTom Rakocevic7,90134.82+7.17
Progressive ConservativeKarlene Nation2,73512.05+1.78
GreenJoseph Rini2871.26-3.68
IndependentLeland W. Cornell1140.50 
FreedomKayla Baptiste1070.47 
IndependentScott Aitchison890.39 
Total valid votes 22,688 100.00
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 1700.74
Turnout 22,85839.24
Eligible voters 58,255
Liberal hold Swing -5.86
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References
  1. Palamarchuk, Andrew (June 7, 2018). "NDP's Tom Rakocevic snags Humber River—Black Creek from Liberals". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  2. "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  3. "Valid Votes Cast for Each Candidate (2014)" (PDF). Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014. p. 15. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  4. "Official return from the records / Rapport des registres officiels - York West" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2014.


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