Denise Peterson-Rafuse
| The Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse | |
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| MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's | |
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In office June 9, 2009 – present | |
| Preceded by | Judy Streatch |
| Minister of Community Services | |
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In office June 19, 2009 – October 22, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Chris d'Entremont |
| Succeeded by | Joanne Bernard |
| Minister for Seniors | |
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In office June 19, 2009 – October 22, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Len Goucher |
| Succeeded by | Leo Glavine |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Website | http://denisepetersonrafusemla.ca |
Denise Peterson-Rafuse is a Canadian politician, who has represented the electoral district of Chester-St. Margaret's in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly since 2009 as a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.
In 2009, Peterson-Rafuse successfully ran for the New Democratic Party nomination in the riding of Chester-St. Margaret's. Peterson-Rafuse was elected in the 2009 provincial election[1] and was re-elected in the 2013 provincial election.[2]
On June 19, 2009, Peterson-Rafuse was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Community Services, Minister responsible for Seniors and the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and chair of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat.[3]
In March 2016, Peterson-Rafuse was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.[4] On April 6, 2016, Peterson-Rafuse announced that she would be taking a leave of absence to deal with her diagnosis.[5]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Party | Denise Peterson-Rafuse | 3341 | 35.25 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Janet Elizabeth Irwin | 3193 | 33.69 | ||
| Liberal | Timothy Whitman Harris | 2943 | 31.06 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Party | Denise Peterson-Rafuse | 4835 | 48.09 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Judy Streatch | 2762 | 27.47 | ||
| Liberal | Jo-Ann Grant | 2122 | 21.11 | ||
| Green | Ryan Cameron | 335 | 3.33 | – | |
References
- ↑ "'Perfect storm' boosts NDP support outside HRM". Metro. June 10, 2009. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ "Rafuse one of few NDP to keep seat". The Chronicle Herald. October 9, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ "Atlantic Canada's 1st NDP government takes office in Nova Scotia". CBC News. June 19, 2009. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse says MS diagnosis has provided insight CBC News
- ↑ N.S. MLA taking time off work after MS diagnosis CTV News