Derek Wells
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Early life and education
Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Wells graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1972.[1]
Political career
Wells won the South Shore electoral district for the Liberal party in the 1993 federal election.[2] After serving in the 35th Canadian Parliament, Wells was defeated in the 1997 federal election.[3] He unsuccessfully attempted to return to Parliament in the 2000 federal election.[4]
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Wells announced in September 2009 that he would seek the Liberal Party nomination for South Shore—St. Margaret's in the 2011 federal election.[6] He won the nomination on 4 October.[7] He finished third receiving 17% of the vote.[8]
Wells is the current District 3 municipal councillor in Chester Municipality. He was elected in 2021 during a by-election after the seat was vacated by current Progressive Conservative MLA Danielle Barkhouse.[9]
Electoral record
2021 Chester Municipal By-Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Affiliation | Derek Wells | 461 | 63.67% | ✓ |
| No Affiliation | Jo-Ann Grant | 164 | 22.65% | |
| No Affiliation | Annette Collicut | 99 | 13.67% |
Nova Scotian Municipal politics do not have party affiliations.
2011 federal election
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1997 federal election
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1993 federal election
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References
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