Karen Vecchio

Karen Vecchio
MP
Official Opposition Critic for Families, Children and Social Development
Assumed office
20 November 2015
Leader Rona Ambrose
Andrew Scheer
Preceded by Jinny Sims
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Elgin—Middlesex—London
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Joe Preston
Personal details
Born Karen Louise Martyn
(1971-03-06) March 6, 1971
St. Thomas, Ontario
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Mike Vecchio (2005-present)
Children 5
Residence Lynhurst, Ontario
Alma mater Georgian College
University of Western Ontario
Profession Executive Assistant

Karen Louise Vecchio MP (née Martyn; born March 6, 1971) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Conservative party Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral ward Elgin—Middlesex—London during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1]

Biography

Raised in Sparta, Ontario, prior to her election, Vecchio owned and operated the Coffee Grind in London, Ontario which she eventually sold, and joined the team at the New Sarum Diner, in Central Elgin where she continued in a management role.

In 2004, Vecchio started working for then Member of Parliament for Elgin—Middlesex—London, Joe Preston. Eventually becoming his Executive Assistant.[2]

Election results

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeKaren Louise Vecchio28,02349.22–8.83–
LiberalLori Baldwin-Sands17,64230.99+17.57–
New DemocraticFred Sinclair8,77115.41–8.67–
GreenBronagh Joyce Morgan1,7833.13+0.11–
Christian HeritageMichael Hopkins5290.93–
RhinocerosLou Bernardi1850.32––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 56,933100.00 $218,764.77
Total rejected ballots 2300.40
Turnout 57,16368.96
Eligible voters 82,892
Conservative hold Swing –13.20
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Conservative Karen Vecchio cruised to victory in Elgin-Middlesex-London". Jennifer Bieman. St. Thomas Times-Journal. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Karen Vecchio Official Website
  3. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Elgin—Middlesex—London, 30 September 2015
  4. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2015-08-15 at the Wayback Machine.
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