Vaughn Granter

Vaughn Granter (born September 14, 1965) is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador who currently serves as a City Councillor in Corner Brook. Granter previously served as the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Davis government. He was elected to serve in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly on February 15, 2011 and re-elected in the 2011 general election.

Vaughn Granter

B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Humber West
In office
March 16, 2011 – November 27, 2015
Preceded byDanny Williams
Succeeded byDistrict Abolished
Personal details
Born (1965-09-14) 14 September 1965
Pool's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Alma materMemorial University of Newfoundland St. Francis Xavier University
OccupationTeacher

Granter worked as in the education profession since 1987, most recently as a high school principal at Corner Brook Regional High.[1] Granter ran for public office in the electoral district of Humber West in a by-election that was called after the resignation of Premier Danny Williams. He defeated two other opponents including Liberal, Mark Watton on February 15, 2011 with a large majority to hold the seat for the Progressive Conservative party.[2][3][4][5] Granter did not run for re-election in the 2015 provincial election.[6]

In 2017, Granter successfully ran for Corner Brook City Council.[7]

Electoral history

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Humber West Election - October 11, 2011
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeVaughn Granter233559.38%–
LiberalDonna Luther83321.19%
     NDP Jordan Stringer 764 19.43%

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Humber West By-Election - February 15, 2011 On the resignation of Danny Williams, December 3, 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeVaughn Granter210963.58%–
LiberalMark Watton109733.06%
     NDP Rosie Myers 112 3.38%

References
  1. "High school principal announces candidacy". The Western Star. January 11, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  2. "Tories win Humber West byelection". The Telegram. February 15, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  3. "People delivered in fine style: Granter". The Western Star. February 16, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  4. "Granter wins Humber West by 2-1 margin". The Western Star. February 15, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  5. "Door-to-door campaigning leaves PC candidate confident". The Western Star. February 14, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  6. "Vaughn Granter says political life is too gruelling". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  7. "Gander, Corner Brook elect new mayors". CBC News. September 26, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
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