Chris Thompson (politician)

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Chris Thompson
Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party
Interim
Assumed office
December 15, 2020
Preceded byNathan Davis
Personal details
Political party New Democratic Party

Chris Thompson is a Canadian politician and interim leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party.

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Early life

Thompson grew up in the Nashwaaksis neighbourhood of Fredericton, NB. [1]

Political career

Thompson ran for the New Brunswick NDP in New Maryland-Sunbury in the 2020 provincial election.

He was selected as the intern Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party in December 2020. [2] [3] Upon assuming the leadership of the party, Thompson has promised wide-ranging change to the party's approach. [4]

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References

  1. "Chris Thompson is the Socialist Caucus Candidate for New Brunswick NDP Leader". NDP Socialist Caucus. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  2. "New Brunswick NDP choose Chris Thompson as interim party leader". CFOX. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  3. "New Brunswick New Democrats choose Chris Thompson as interim party leader". thestar.com. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. https://tj.news/story/101436539