Jim Bennett (politician)

Jim Bennett is a Canadian author, lawyer and former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was elected as the Member of the House of Assembly for St. Barbe in the 2011 provincial election serving until 2015. In 2006, Bennett was acclaimed leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, but resigned from the post after just three months. In 2013, Bennett unsuccessfully ran for the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party in their 2013 election.

Jim Bennett
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for St. Barbe
In office
November 27, 2011  November 27, 2015
Preceded byWallace Young
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party
In office
February 6, 2006  May 29, 2006
Preceded byGerry Reid (interim)
Succeeded byGerry Reid
Personal details
BornDaniel's Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseSandra Pupatello
OccupationLawyer
Websitewww.jimbennett.ca
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