Peter Delefes

Peter Delefes is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Citadel in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1998 to 1999 as a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[1]

Peter Delefes
MLA for Halifax Citadel
In office
1998–1999
Preceded byEd Kinley
Succeeded byJane Purves
Personal details
Born1944
Political partyNDP

Delefes is a life-long resident of the South End neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia.[2] A graduate of Dalhousie University, Delefes is a retired school principal.[2] He was an active member of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, serving as president of the Halifax Local.[2] He also served as President of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.[3]

Delefes attempted to enter provincial politics in 1997,[4] but lost to Liberal Ed Kinley by 165 votes in a byelection for the Halifax Citadel riding.[5][6] He ran again in 1998,[7] and appeared to defeat Kinley by 125 votes on election night,[8] however, there was some confusion over the calculation of poll results and the margin of victory was reduced to 40 when official results were announced.[9] A judicial recount was held on April 14, and Delefes was officially declared elected by 37 votes.[10][11]

In the 1999 election, Delefes and Kinley ran against each other for the third time in 19 months,[12] but Progressive Conservative Jane Purves won the seat, defeating Delefes by 434 votes.[13] Delefes tried to regain the seat in the 2003 election,[14] but both he and Purves were defeated by Liberal leader Danny Graham.[15][16]

References
  1. "Electoral History for Halifax Citadel" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  2. "Nova Scotia NDP Caucus biography". Archived from the original on October 3, 1999. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  3. "Riding profile: Decision 2003: Halifax Citadel". Halifax Daily News. July 24, 2003.
  4. "Vote big test for Liberals". The Chronicle Herald. November 4, 1997. Archived from the original on June 5, 2000. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  5. "Return of By-elections for the House of Assembly 1997" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. p. 25. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  6. "Kinley edges Delefes in tight race". The Chronicle Herald. November 5, 1997. Archived from the original on June 6, 2000. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  7. "Kinley writes off debate". The Chronicle Herald. March 14, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  8. "NDP takes metro". The Chronicle Herald. March 25, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  9. "Delefes still an MLA". The Chronicle Herald. April 1, 1998. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  10. "Recount confirms NDP win in Halifax Citadel". The Chronicle Herald. April 15, 1998. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  11. "Election Returns, 1998 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  12. "Kinley, Delefes prepare for rubber match". The Chronicle Herald. July 16, 1999. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  13. "Election Returns, 1999 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  14. "Halifax Citadel key to parties' fortunes". The Chronicle Herald. July 19, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  15. "Election Returns, 2003 (Halifax Citadel)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  16. "Citadel won by one of largest margins ever". The Chronicle Herald. August 6, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
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