Tracey Ramsey

Tracey Ramsey (born April 14, 1971) is a Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Essex in the House of Commons of Canada from the 2015 Canadian federal election until 2019.[1] In the 42nd Canadian Parliament, Ramsey introduced private member bill C-439, titled National Freshwater Strategy Act, which sought to require the Minister of Environment to develop a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of freshwater.[2]

Tracey Ramsey
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Essex
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 11, 2019
Preceded byJeff Watson
Succeeded byChris Lewis
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Germaine
ResidenceBelle River, Ontario
ProfessionUnion facilitator

Prior to her election, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 19 years. She is a graduate of Practical Nursing from St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology.[3]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeChris Lewis28,27441.4+5.86–
New DemocraticTracey Ramsey23,60334.6-6.92–
LiberalAudrey Festeryga12,98719.0-1.91–
GreenJennifer Alderson2,1733.2+1.28–
People'sBill Capes1,2511.8––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 68,288100.0  
Total rejected ballots 450
Turnout 68,73867.3
Eligible voters 102,153
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +6.39
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]
2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticTracey Ramsey25,07241.42+6.52–
ConservativeJeff Watson21,60235.69-12.58–
LiberalAudrey Festeryga12,63920.88+6.62–
GreenJennifer Alderson1,1411.88-0.54–
Marxist–LeninistEnver Villamizar770.13-0.02–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 60,531100.00 $232,408.12
Total rejected ballots 2410.40–
Turnout 60,77266.19–
Eligible voters 91,816
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +9.55
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]

References
  1. "Essex elects New Democrat Tracey Ramsey". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. Campbell, Taylor (April 17, 2019). "Ramsey continues push for national freshwater strategy". Windsor Star. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  3. "About Tracey". ndp.ca. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  5. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Essex, 30 September 2015
  7. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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