Sandy Collins (politician)

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Sandy Collins
B.A., B.Ed., MHA
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Terra Nova
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2009
Preceded by Paul Oram
Personal details
Born (1978-10-07) October 7, 1978
Gander Newfoundland and Labrador
Political party Progressive Conservative
Residence Glovertown
Occupation Teacher, Executive Assistant

Sandy Collins MHA, is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the riding of Terra Nova in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Prior to entering politics Collins worked as executive assistant to Cabinet Minister Paul Oram. When Oram retired from provincial politics in 2009 Collins succeeded him as the Member of the House of Assembly for Terra Nova.

Early life and education

Upon finishing high school in 1996 Collins attended Memorial University. He graducated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science and History. Collins then accepted a one-year teaching position in South Korea and as a result of that experience he returned to university and received a Bachelor of Education degree in 2003. He returned to South Korea after completing his third degree and in 2004 Collins returned to Newfoundland and Labrador to work as Constituency Assistant to Paul Oram.

Politics

Collins is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and won his seat in a by-election on November 26, 2009 for the district of Terra Nova.[1] In the 2011 provincial election Collns was easily elected, winning over 63% of the popular vote. Following his re-election Premier Kathy Dunderdale appointed him as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services.[2]

Electoral record

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeSandy Collins 2,785 63.15%
     NDP Robin Brentnall 648 14.69%
     Liberal Ryan Lane 631 14.31%
     Independent John Baird 346 7.85%
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By-Election, November 26, 2009

On the resignation of Paul Oram, October 7, 2009

Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeSandy Collins 2398 55.02%
     Liberal John Baird 1663 38.15%
     NDP Robin Brentnall 297 6.81%

References

  1. "Conservatives win Terra Nova byelection". CBC News, November 26, 2009.
  2. "Premier Dunderdale Appoints New Cabinet, Announces Departmental Restructuring". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011. 

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