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Leader Biographies
Premier John Hamm
Progressive Conservative Party
Mr. Hamm was born in 1938 in New Glasgow. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science
from the University of King’s College in 1958, and from Dalhousie Medical School in
1963. Prior to entering politics, he practiced family medicine. He was first elected
to the House of Assembly in 1993 and became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party
in 1995. He became Premier in 1999. Mr. Hamm has also served as President of the Nova
Scotia Medical Society, President of the College of Family Physicians of Nova Scotia,
and Chairman of the Aberdeen Hospital Foundation. Mr. Hamm is married to Genesta, and
together they have three children.
John Hamm Official Website
Darrell Dexter
New Democratic Party
Mr. Dexter graduated from University of King’s College with a Bachelor’s of Arts and
a Bachelor’s of Journalism. He then graduated from Dalhousie University with Bachelor’s
of Education and a Law Degree. Prior to entering politics, Mr. Dexter was a lawyer in
the Dartmouth firm Weldon, Beeler, Mont & Dexter. In 1994, he was elected Alderman
of the Dartmouth City Council. He was first elected to the provincial legislature in
1998, and became leader of the New Democratic Party in 2002. Mr. Dexter has also served
as Board of directors, Victorian Order of Nurses Dartmouth Branch, Member of Dartmouth
General Hospital Commission, and chairman Dartmouth Waterfront Development Task Force.
Mr. Dexter is married to Kelly Wilson, and together they have one son.
Nova Scotia NDP Party Website
Danny Graham
Liberal Party
Mr. graham attended St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. He graduated with
a Law Degree from Dalhousie University. Prior to entering politics, he was a lawyer
with the Halifax firm Pink, Murray, Graham. Mr. Graham became leader of the Liberal
Party in April 2002. He has also served as Special advisor to federal Department of
Justice for two years on justice issues. Mr. Graham is married to Sheelagh Nolon, and
together they have three children. Mr. Graham is the son of Senator Al Graham.
Nova Scotia Liberal Party Website
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