Kerry Diotte
Kerry Thomas Diotte (born 1956) is a Canadian journalist and former politician who was the member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Griesbach from 2015 to 2021 and sat on the Edmonton City Council from 2010 to 2013. A Conservative, Diotte was elected to the House of Commons twice–in the 2015 and 2019 elections–but would lose his seat to New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Blake Desjarlais in 2021. He ran for mayor of Edmonton in 2013, placing third. In June 2022 he joined Rebel News to become their Alberta Legislature reporter and political correspondent.
Kerry Diotte | |
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Diotte in 2013 | |
| Member of Parliament for Edmonton Griesbach | |
| In office October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Blake Desjarlais |
| Edmonton City Councillor | |
| In office October 26, 2010 – October 29, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ward established |
| Succeeded by | Mike Nickel |
| Constituency | Ward 11 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kerry Thomas Diotte February 26, 1956 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
He has since ended his affiliation with Rebel News and is a spokesperson for Common Sense Edmonton.
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