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Chuck Porter

b. 1964

Canadian politician

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About Chuck Porter

Born 1964. Chuck Porter is a Canadian politician.

Garnet Charles "Chuck" Porter is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal from 2006 until his retirement from politics in 2021.

Provincial career Elected in 2006, Porter was a member of the Progressive Conservatives until June 13, 2014, when he left the party to sit as an independent citing Jamie Baillie's management style as a factor (Baillie said Porter neglected his duties). On February 17, 2016, he joined the Liberal caucus. He was reelected in the 2017 election.

On July 5, 2018, Porter was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Electoral record Progressive Conservative Chuck Porter

Liberal Claude Sherman O'Hara

New Democratic Party Brian Stephens

Progressive Conservative Chuck Porter

Liberal Paula Lunn

New Democratic Party Barbara Gallagher

Progressive Conservative Chuck Porter

Liberal Paula Lunn

New Democratic Party Sean Bennett

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Important facts

Born
29 December 1964
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Positions held
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Also known as
Garnet C. Porter

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Frequently asked questions

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Canadian politician

When was Chuck Porter born?

Chuck Porter was born on 29 December 1964.

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Chuck Porter is a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chuck Porter

· Wikidata: Q5115664

· DBpedia: Chuck Porter (politician)

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