Deborah Grey

Before politics Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Grey pursued studies in sociology, English and education at Burrard Inlet Bible Institute, Trinity Western College and the University of Alberta, however she did not complete a bachelor’s degree. She then worked as a teacher in a number of rural Alberta communities until 1989.

Political career

Grey's first run for office was in the 1988 election, when she ran as the Reform candidate in Beaver River, a mostly rural riding in northeastern Alberta. She finished a distant fourth behind Progressive Conservative John Dahmer. However, Dahmer died before he could be sworn in. Grey won a by-election in March 1989, almost tripling her vote total from the 1988 election to become Reform's first MP.

Grey's riding of Edmonton North was abolished for the 2004 federal election, and Grey retired from politics rather than attempting nomination in another.

Personal life Grey has been married to Lewis Larson since August 7, 1993; they have no children together. They are grandparents through Lewis' children by his first marriage.

Election results Liberal Jim Jacuta

New Democratic Party Laurie Lang

Progressive Conservative Dean Sanduga

Liberal Jonathan Murphy

New Democratic Party Ray Martin

Progressive Conservative Mitch Panciuk

Natural Law Ric Johnsen

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