Joe Preston (politician)
| Joseph Preston | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Elgin—Middlesex—London | |
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In office June 28, 2004 – October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gar Knutson |
| Succeeded by | Karen Vecchio |
| Chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure & House Affairs | |
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In office March 6, 2007 – August 2, 2015 | |
| Minister |
Peter Van Loan Jay Hill John Baird Peter Van Loan |
| Preceded by | Gary Goodyear |
| Succeeded by | Larry Bagnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 14, 1955 Chatham, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Geri Preston |
| Residence | St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Profession | Restaurateur |
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Joseph "Joe" Preston (born June 14, 1955 in Chatham, Ontario) is a Canadian politician and was the Conservative[1] Member of Parliament representing Elgin—Middlesex—London riding from 2004 to 2015.
He defeated Liberal incumbent Gar Knutson in the 2004 federal election. He was re-elected in the 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections. He did not re-offer in 2015 and retired from parliament.
Prior to being an MP, he was an entrepreneur in St. Thomas, Ontario and was active in local politics.
References
- ↑ Bejermi, John Zeyad (2008-01-01). Canadian parliamentary handbook. Borealis Press. p. 345. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
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