Richard Merlini

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Richard Merlini
Incumbent
Riding Chambly (2007-present)
In office since April 25, 2007
Preceded by Diane Legault
Born January 27, 1965 (1965-01-27) (age 43)
Montreal, Quebec
Political party

Action démocratique du Québec

Spouse Lisa Hodgson
Portfolio(s) Energy

Richard Merlini (born January 27, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec) is a politician from Quebec, Canada, and the Action démocratique du Québec member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Chambly.

Merlini holds a bachelor's degree in political sciences and history from Concordia University and a certificate from Toastmasters International in Saint-Laurent. Merlini worked for Premcor Ltee, a commercial printing company in Saint-Lambert south of Montreal. He worked as a clerk, a board member and the vice-president (production sector) for the company for 26 years.

Merlini was also a candidate in Saint-Lambert in the 1990 Municipal Elections and in La Prairie in 2003. He was also involved with the Montreal South Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Buisnesspeople association of La Prairie. He also coached a local soccer team in La Prairie since 2001.

Until 2003, he was a Liberal supporter. [1] In 2006, he was named the vice-president of the ADQ.

Merlini was first elected in the 2007 election with 39% of the vote. Parti Québécois (PQ) candidate Bertrand St-Arnaud, finished second with 29% of the vote. Merlini took office on April 12, 2007 and was named the critic for energy affairs. [2]

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National Assembly of Quebec
Preceded by
Diane Legault (Liberal)
MNA, District of Chambly
2007–Current
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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