Clarence Pettersen

Clarence Pettersen (July 25, 1952 – March 28, 2018) was a Canadian provincial politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2011 election. He represented the electoral district of Flin Flon as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party caucus.

Clarence Pettersen
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Flin Flon
In office
October 4, 2011 – April 19, 2016
Preceded byGerard Jennissen
Succeeded byTom Lindsey
Personal details
Born(1952-07-25)July 25, 1952
DiedMarch 28, 2018(2018-03-28) (aged 65)
Flin Flon, Manitoba
Political partyNew Democrat
SpouseJudy
Alma materBrandon University
OccupationEducator

Pettersen lost the Flin Flon constituency renomination in December 2015, and announced his candidacy as an Independent candidate for the April 19, 2016, provincial election on March 15, 2016. Pettersen was defeated in the 2016 election by NDP candidate Tom Lindsey. Pettersen finished fourth in the riding, coming behind the NDP, Progressive Conservative, and Liberal candidates. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Pettersen chose medical assistance in dying (MAID) and died March 28, 2018, at the age of 65.

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