Vaughn Granter

Vaughn Granter (born September 14, 1965) is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador who currently serves as a City Councillor in Corner Brook. Granter previously served as the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Davis government. He was elected to serve in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly on February 15, 2011 and re-elected in the 2011 general election.

Vaughn Granter B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Humber West
In office March 16, 2011 – November 27, 2015
Preceded by	Danny Williams
Succeeded by	District Abolished
Personal details
Born	(1965-09-14) 14 September 1965 (age 58) Pool's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Residence	Corner Brook
Alma mater	Memorial University of Newfoundland St. Francis Xavier University
Occupation	Teacher

Granter worked as in the education profession since 1987, most recently as a high school principal at Corner Brook Regional High.^[1] Granter ran for public office in the electoral district of Humber West in a by-election that was called after the resignation of Premier Danny Williams. He defeated two other opponents including Liberal, Mark Watton on February 15, 2011 with a large majority to hold the seat for the Progressive Conservative party.^[2][3][4][5] Granter did not run for re-election in the 2015 provincial election.^[6]

In 2017, Granter successfully ran for Corner Brook City Council.^[7] He was re-elected in the 2021 municipal elections.

Electoral history

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Humber West Election - October 11, 2011

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Progressive Conservative	Vaughn Granter	2335	59.38%	–
	Liberal	Donna Luther	833	21.19%
	NDP	Jordan Stringer	764	19.43%

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Humber West By-Election - February 15, 2011 On the resignation of Danny Williams, December 3, 2010

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Progressive Conservative	Vaughn Granter	2109	63.58%	–
	Liberal	Mark Watton	1097	33.06%
	NDP	Rosie Myers	112	3.38%

References

1. "High school principal announces candidacy". The Western Star. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
2. "Tories win Humber West byelection". The Telegram. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
3. "People delivered in fine style: Granter". The Western Star. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
4. "Granter wins Humber West by 2-1 margin". The Western Star. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
5. "Door-to-door campaigning leaves PC candidate confident". The Western Star. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
6. "Vaughn Granter says political life is too gruelling". CBC News. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
7. "Gander, Corner Brook elect new mayors". CBC News. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.