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Mary Shortall

Mary Shortall (born October 24, 1958) is a Canadian politician and labour activist who was elected as president of the New Democratic Party in 2023.[1][2] She ran as the party's candidate for St. John's East in the 2021 and 2025 federal elections. She also ran in Gander—Grand Falls at the 1997 federal election, losing all 3 times.[3][4]

Mary Shortall
President of the New Democratic Party
In office
October 15, 2023 – March 28, 2026
Preceded byDhananjai Kohli
Succeeded byNiall Ricardo
President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour
In office
2013–2022
Preceded byLana Payne
Succeeded byJessica McCormick
Personal details
Born (1958-10-24) October 24, 1958 (age 67)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
PartyNew Democratic Party
OccupationPolitician and trade unionist

Prior to politics, Shortall was the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour from 2013 to 2022.[5][6]

Electoral record

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2025 Canadian federal election: St. John's East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalJoanne Thompson28,68162.28+17.14
ConservativeDavid Brazil11,94125.93+7.84
New DemocraticMary Shortall5,17211.23−23.61
GreenOtis Crandell1590.35N/A
CommunistSamuel Crête980.21N/A
Total valid votes/expense limit 46,05199.05
Total rejected ballots 4400.95
Turnout 46,49170.94
Eligible voters 65,536
Liberal notional hold Swing +4.65
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]
Note: number of eligible voters does not include voting day registrations.
2021 Canadian federal election: St. John's East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalJoanne Thompson17,23945.16+11.97$71,466.38
New DemocraticMary Shortall13,09034.29–12.63$65,576.70
ConservativeGlenn Etchegary7,11918.65+0.59$44,852.25
People'sDana Metcalfe7231.89–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 38,17199.23 $105,251.87
Total rejected ballots 2960.77–0.39
Turnout 38,46757.45–10.20
Registered voters 66,963
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +12.30
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]
1997 Canadian federal election: Gander—Grand Falls
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalGeorge Baker13,40952.21-2.81
Progressive ConservativeTodd Barker8,65233.69+5.30
New DemocraticMary Shortall3,62014.10+4.13
Total valid votes 25,681

References

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  1. ↑ "N.L.'s Mary Shortall elected president of federal NDP". CBC News. October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Here are 3 things on Mary Shortall's agenda as she becomes president of the federal NDP". CBC News. October 21, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Veteran labour leader Mary Shortall wins NDP nomination for St. John's East". CBC News. August 10, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Liberals flip St. John's East, as Conservatives look to claim Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame". CBC News. September 21, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Battleground looming over pensions, labour head Mary Shortall says". CBC News. September 2, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Calling it 'window dressing,' N.L. union leader quits economic recovery team". CBC News. January 5, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Voter information service". Elections Canada. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". Elections Canada. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2022.


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