Jim Lemaigre
Jim Lemaigre is a Canadian politician who has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan since winning the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election.[1] He defeated former federal MP Georgina Jolibois and won the traditional New Democratic stronghold constituency for the Saskatchewan Party. It is the first time a right-wing party has held the seat since its creation in 1908.[2]
Jim Lemaigre | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Athabasca | |
| Assumed office February 15, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Buckley Belanger |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
| Occupation | RCMP Constable |
Personal life
He is a member of the Clearwater River Dene Nation.[3]
References
- Ryan Kessler (February 16, 2022). "Saskatchewan Party's surprise win in Athabasca may be a result of regional politics: USask prof". Global News.
- "Preliminary results show Saskatchewan Party candidate winning Athabasca by-election". The Globe and Mail. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- "'History being made': Sask. Party scores major upset in NDP northern stronghold". thestarphoenix. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
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