Peter Delefes is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Citadel in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1998 to 1999 as a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[1]
Peter Delefes | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Halifax Citadel | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Kinley |
| Succeeded by | Jane Purves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 |
| Political party | NDP |
Delefes is a life-long resident of the South End neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia.[2] A graduate of Dalhousie University, Delefes is a retired school principal.[2] He was an active member of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, serving as president of the Halifax Local.[2] He also served as President of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.[3]
Delefes attempted to enter provincial politics in 1997,[4] but lost to Liberal Ed Kinley by 165 votes in a byelection for the Halifax Citadel riding.[5][6] He ran again in 1998,[7] and appeared to defeat Kinley by 125 votes on election night,[8] however, there was some confusion over the calculation of poll results and the margin of victory was reduced to 40 when official results were announced.[9] A judicial recount was held on April 14, and Delefes was officially declared elected by 37 votes.[10][11]
In the 1999 election, Delefes and Kinley ran against each other for the third time in 19 months,[12] but Progressive Conservative Jane Purves won the seat, defeating Delefes by 434 votes.[13] Delefes tried to regain the seat in the 2003 election,[14] but both he and Purves were defeated by Liberal leader Danny Graham.[15][16]
References edit
- ^ "Electoral History for Halifax Citadel" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Nova Scotia NDP Caucus biography". Archived from the original on October 3, 1999. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Riding profile: Decision 2003: Halifax Citadel". Halifax Daily News. July 24, 2003.
- ^ "Vote big test for Liberals". The Chronicle Herald. November 4, 1997. Archived from the original on June 5, 2000. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Return of By-elections for the House of Assembly 1997" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. p. 25. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Kinley edges Delefes in tight race". The Chronicle Herald. November 5, 1997. Archived from the original on June 6, 2000. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Kinley writes off debate". The Chronicle Herald. March 14, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "NDP takes metro". The Chronicle Herald. March 25, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Delefes still an MLA". The Chronicle Herald. April 1, 1998. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Recount confirms NDP win in Halifax Citadel". The Chronicle Herald. April 15, 1998. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Election Returns, 1998 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Kinley, Delefes prepare for rubber match". The Chronicle Herald. July 16, 1999. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Election Returns, 1999 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Halifax Citadel key to parties' fortunes". The Chronicle Herald. July 19, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Election Returns, 2003 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Citadel won by one of largest margins ever". The Chronicle Herald. August 6, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.