Mike Allen (New Brunswick politician)

Michael Allen, better known as Mike Allen, (born November 20, 1960 in Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Tobique—Mactaquac as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the House of Commons of Canada from 2006 until 2015 when he chose to retire from Parliament.[1]

Not to be confused with Mike Allen (Alberta politician).

Michael Allen
Member of Parliament
for Tobique—Mactaquac
In office
January 23, 2006 – August 4, 2015
Preceded byAndy Savoy
Succeeded byTJ Harvey
Personal details
Born (1960-11-20) November 20, 1960
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyConservative
SpouseJennifer Allen
ResidenceDouglas, New Brunswick
ProfessionManagement consultant

Allen first stood for office in the 2004 federal election but was defeated by incumbent Andy Savoy by a margin of 3008 votes. Allen defeated Savoy in 2006 by 254 votes.

Post-Parliamentary career

Run for Chairmanship of the New Brunswick Progressive-Conservatives

In 2016, Allen ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. One of seven candidates, he won 16.25% of the vote in the October 22nd Convention's first round. In the second round, he won 20.22%, coming in last place, and being eliminated as a result.[2]

Campaign Finance Violations

In July 2018, Allen was charged with campaign finance violations during his bid for the chairmanship of Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, under the claim that he and his wife donated a sum of over $6,000 to his campaign, hence passing the contribution limit.[3] In May 2019, he pleaded guilty to violations of campaign finance law, and was made to pay $10,000 in Fines.

Electoral history
2011 Canadian federal election: Tobique—Mactaquac
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMike Allen21,10862.70+5.21$44,047.06
New DemocraticPierre Cyr6,38818.98+3.61$4,796.14
LiberalCharles Chiasson5,33715.85-5.70$29,831.59
GreenRish McGlynn8312.47-3.29$5.82
Total valid votes/expense limit 33,664100.0   $84,385.35
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 2560.75-0.33
Turnout 33,92063.91+4.18
Eligible voters 53,073
Conservative hold Swing +0.80
Sources:[4][5]
2008 Canadian federal election: Tobique—Mactaquac
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMike Allen18,07157.49+13.70$61,678.30
LiberalSally McGrath6,77321.55-21.32$26,392.40
New DemocraticAlice Finnamore4,83015.37+3.87$8,535.56
GreenMark Glass1,8105.76+3.89$1,492.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 31,433100.0    $81,901
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 3431.08+0.04
Turnout 31,77659.73-8.02
Eligible voters 53,203
Conservative hold Swing +17.51
2006 Canadian federal election: Tobique—Mactaquac
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMike Allen15,89443.79+4.20$66,976.92
LiberalAndy Savoy15,55842.87-5.36$70,900.54
New DemocraticAlice Finnamore4,17211.50+3.00$9,442.17
GreenRobert Bérubé Jr.6791.87-1.81none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 36,292100.0   $76,462
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 3831.04
Turnout 36,67567.75+3.75
Eligible voters 54,135
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +4.78

References
  1. Funke, Alice (April 22, 2014). "UPDATED: Fifteen MP Retirements and Their Impact in 2015". Pundits Guide. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  2. "Blaine Higgs wins N.B. PC leadership race on 3rd ballot | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  3. "Mike Allen charged with campaign financing violations during PC leadership bid | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  4. Elections Canada – Official voting results, Forty-first general election, 2011
  5. Elections Canada – Candidate's electoral campaign return, 41st general election
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