Mark Docherty | |
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Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Regina Coronation Park | |
In office November 7, 2011 –February 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kim Trew |
Succeeded by | to be elected |
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
In office March 12,2018 –November 30,2020 | |
Premier | Scott Moe |
Lieutenant Governor | Vaughn Schofield W. Thomas Molloy Russell Mirasty |
Preceded by | Corey Tochor |
Succeeded by | Randy Weekes |
Personal details | |
Born | 1960or1961(age 61–62) Regina,Saskatchewan |
Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
Residence | Regina,Saskatchewan |
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