Leo A. Glavine (born 1948) is a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Kings West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003 until his retirement from politics in 2021. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
Leo Glavine | |
|---|---|
 Leo Glavine, MLA | |
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Kings West | |
| In office August 5, 2003 – July 17, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Carey |
| Succeeded by | Chris Palmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948[1] Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Doris |
| Residence(s) | North Kingston, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Teacher, Administrator, Coach, Community Volunteer, Politician |
Early life
editGlavine was born in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador. He graduated from St. Francis Xavier University. Spent 30 years working at West Kings District High School in Auburn, Nova Scotia, as a public school teacher and high school administrator.
Political career
editGlavine ran for the Liberal nomination in the riding of Kings West in 2003. He was elected in the 2003 provincial election[2] and subsequently re-elected in the 2006,[3] 2009,[4] 2013[5] and 2017 provincial elections.[6]
On October 22, 2013, Glavine was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia where he served as Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister of Seniors and the Chair of the Senior Citizens’ Secretariat.[7]
On June 15, 2017, premier Stephen McNeil shuffled his cabinet, moving Glavine to Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, Minister of Seniors, and Minister of the Voluntary Sector.[8][9]
Electoral record
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leo Glavine | 4,190 | 52.45 | -21.86 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Chris Palmer | 3,015 | 37.74 | 21.65 | |
| New Democratic Party | Cheryl Burbidge | 536 | 6.71 | -0.9 | |
| Green | Madeline Taylor | 247 | 3.09 | +2.10 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leo Glavine | 5,890 | 74.31 | +13.46 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Jody Alan Frowley | 1,275 | 16.09 | -4.22 | |
| New Democratic Party | Robert K. (Bob) Landry | 603 | 7.61 | -9.42 | |
| Green | Barbara G. Lake | 158 | 1.99 | +0.18 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leo Glavine | 4,996 | 60.85 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Chris Palmer | 1,668 | 20.31 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Carol Tobin | 1,398 | 17.03 | ||
| Green | Nistal Prem de Boer | 149 | 1.81 | – | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leo Glavine | 3940 | 46.67 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | John Prall | 2801 | 33.18 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Greg Hubbert | 1590 | 18.83 | ||
| Green | Nistal Prem de Boer | 112 | 1.33 | – | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Leo Glavine | 3045 | 36.91 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Jon Carey | 2935 | 35.58 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Greg Hubbert | 2269 | 27.51 | ||
Personal life
editHe is married and has three sons.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ 62nd General Assembly Nova Scotia Legislature
- ^ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 2003 (Kings West)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. 2003. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 2006 (Kings West)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. 2006. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Bishop's Falls native re-elected in Nova Scotia". Advertiser. 15 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Glavine celebrates fourth win". The Register/Advertiser. 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Liberal Leo Glavine re-elected in Kings West". Kings County News. 30 May 2017. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Premier Stephen McNeil welcomes 16-member cabinet". CBC News. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Stephen McNeil shuffles cabinet, but vows not to change course". CBC News. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "N.S. cabinet unveiled: Casey now deputy premier, finance minister". The Chronicle Herald. 15 June 2017. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.