Nick Hilton | |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Yarmouth | |
Assumed office November 26, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Zach Churchill |
Personal details | |
Born | Nicholas Peter Hilton September 26,1983 [1] |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Residence | Arcadia,Nova Scotia [2] |
Nicholas "Nick" Peter Hilton [3] (born September 26,1983) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2024 general election,representing Yarmouth as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia. [4] He unseated Leader of the Opposition Zach Churchill by 14 votes. [5]
Hilton has worked as a nurse for more than 20 years at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Prior to being elected,he served on the Municipality of Yarmouth Council,representing District 7. [2]
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