Earl W. Rowe (born c. 1951) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1985 to 1987, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Earl Rowe | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Preceded by | George Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Owen |
| Constituency | Simcoe Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Relations | William Earl Rowe, grandfather |
| Profession | Manager |
Background edit
Prior to his entry into politics, Rowe was the manager of the Barrie Raceway. He is the grandson of former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario William Earl Rowe.[1]
Politics edit
Rowe was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1985 provincial election, defeating Liberal Party candidate Ross Whiteside by 534 votes in Simcoe Centre.[2] The Progressive Conservatives won a tenuous minority government in this election, and were soon defeated in the legislature by a motion of non-confidence. After this, Rowe served as an opposition member for two years.
He was defeated in the 1987 provincial election, losing to Liberal Bruce Owen by 2,492 votes.[3]