Brian Murphy (politician)

Brian Murphy, K.C. (born March 17, 1961) is a former mayor of Moncton from 1998 to 2004, and was the Liberal Member of the House of Commons of Canada for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe from 2006 to 2011. After his term as mayor, he was succeeded by Lorne Mitton.

Brian Murphy
MP for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
In office
2006–2011
Preceded byClaudette Bradshaw
Succeeded byRobert Goguen
Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick
In office
1998 – May 2004
Preceded byLeopold Belliveau
Succeeded byLorne Mitton
Personal details
Born (1961-03-17) March 17, 1961
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyLiberal
SpouseJacqueline Murphy
Residence(s)Moncton, New Brunswick
ProfessionLawyer

Murphy was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. His family has produced several politicians, including his cousin Mike Murphy, the former Liberal MLA of Moncton North. Murphy was elected mayor in 1998, defeating the incumbent Leopold Belliveau, and was acclaimed for re-election in 2001. He did not contest the 2004 municipal election. Prior to being elected mayor, he served on city council from 1992 to 1998. He was first elected to parliament in the 2006 federal election where he succeeded Claudette Bradshaw.[1]

In the leadership election called to replace Paul Martin as leader of the Liberal Party, he supported Bob Rae.

Murphy was re-elected in the 2008 federal election.[2] In the 2011 election, he was defeated by Conservative Robert Goguen.[3][4]

Federal election results
2011 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeRobert Goguen17,40835.73-0.10$80,064.71
LiberalBrian Murphy15,24731.29-7.84$73,135.32
New DemocraticShawna Gagné14,05328.84+12.58$4,680.44
GreenSteven Steeves2,0164.14-4.65$6,300.16
Total valid votes/expense limit 48,724100.0   $85,477.25
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 351 0.72+0.21
Turnout 49,075 65.17+3.86
Eligible voters 75,298
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +3.87
Sources:[5][6]
2008 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalBrian Murphy17,79739.13-8.58$73,263.48
ConservativeDaniel Allain16,29735.83+5.72$76,634.27
New DemocraticCarl Bainbridge7,39416.26-2.67$2,294.96
GreenAlison Ménard3,9988.79+5.86$4,619.17
Total valid votes/expense limit 45,486100.0   $82,313
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 2860.51-0.25
Turnout 45,772 61.31-5.56
Eligible voters 74,660
Liberal hold Swing -7.15
2006 Canadian federal election: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalBrian Murphy22,91847.71-11.58$58,854.77
ConservativeCharles Doucet14,46430.11+6.63$73,054.40
New DemocraticDavid Hackett9,09518.93+6.39$9,194.74
GreenCamille Labchuk1,4092.93-1.76none listed
Canadian ActionRon Pomerleau1500.31–$694.45
Total valid votes/expense limit 48,036100.0   $76,083
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 3700.76-0.02
Turnout 48,40666.87+7.91
Eligible voters 72,386
Liberal hold Swing -9.10

References
  1. "Canada Votes 2006: Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe". CBC News. January 23, 2006. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  2. "Conservatives make gains in New Brunswick". CBC News. October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  3. "Battleground Atlantic Canada: Liberals crushed". National Post. May 2, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  4. "Defeated by vote splits, Liberals lick their wounds in Atlantic Canada". The Globe and Mail. May 3, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  5. Elections Canada – Official voting results, Forty-first general election, 2011
  6. Elections Canada – Candidate's electoral campaign return, 41st general election
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