Ben Jessome’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Canadian politician
Is Politician 
From Canada 
Type Politics 
Gender male
Birth 22 October 1986
Age: 33 years
Star sign Libra
Politics Nova Scotia Liberal Party
Education
Acadia University

Ben T. Jessome (born October 22, 1986) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, he represents the electoral district of Hammonds Plains-Lucasville.

Early life and education

Jessome, attended Hammonds Plains Consolidated School, Madeline Symonds Middle School and Charles P. Allen High School. He graduated from Hebron Academy in 2006. In 2011, Jessome completed a bachelor’s degree in recreation management from Acadia University. While at Acadia, Jessome was elected President of the Students’ Union, was a member of the University Board of Governors and Senate, and represented the interests of his constituents to the provincial and national governments, as a delegate with the Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations (now Students Nova Scotia) and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.

Political career

In May 2013, Jessome successfully ran for the Liberal nomination in the riding of Hammonds Plains-Lucasville. He was elected in the 2013 provincial election. Currently Jessome is Vice Chair of the Private & Local Bills Committee. He is a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Jessome is also a member of the economic Development and Human Resources Committee, with a focus on Youth Employment strategies.

Electoral record

Party Candidate Votes % ±
     Liberal Ben T. Jessome 3,402 52.24 N/A
     New Democratic Party Peter Lund 1,583 24.31 N/A
     Progressive Conservative Gina Byrne 1,423 21.85 N/A
Atlantica Jonathan Dean 104 1.60 N/A
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