Keith Russell (politician) facts for kids
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Keith Russell
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| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Lake Melville |
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| In office October 27, 2011 – November 27, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | John Hickey |
| Succeeded by | Perry Trimper |
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| Born | May 24, 1975 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Brenda |
Keith Russell is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He once served as a special minister for Labrador and Indigenous (Aboriginal) affairs. He was first elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in 2011. This is like being elected to a provincial parliament.
He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He represented the area of Lake Melville in Labrador. He served in this role until he was not re-elected in 2015.
Before he became a politician for the province, Keith Russell was an elected member for Upper Lake Melville. This was part of the Nunatsiavut Government. The Nunatsiavut Government represents the Inuit people in Labrador.
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Keith Russell's Political Journey
Becoming an MHA
Keith Russell started his journey in provincial politics in 2011. He ran in the 2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election. He was a candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party. He won the election for the district of Lake Melville.
What is an MHA?
An MHA stands for Member of the House of Assembly. In Newfoundland and Labrador, MHAs are elected by people in their local areas. They represent their communities in the provincial government. Their job is to make decisions and laws for the province.
His Time in Office
After winning in 2011, Keith Russell became an MHA. He also served as the Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs. This role meant he focused on important issues for Labrador and Indigenous communities. He worked to help these areas and people.
His term as an MHA lasted from October 27, 2011, until November 27, 2015.
The 2015 Election
In the 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador general election, Keith Russell ran for re-election. However, he was not successful this time. The voters in Lake Melville chose a different candidate. Perry Trimper became the new MHA for Lake Melville.
