Shawn Graham | |
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31st Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office October 3, 2006 – October 12, 2010 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | |
Preceded by | Bernard Lord |
Succeeded by | David Alward |
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Kent | |
In office October 19, 1998 – March 11, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Alan Graham |
Succeeded by | Brian Gallant |
Personal details | |
Born | Shawn Michael Graham February 22, 1968 Rexton, New Brunswick |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Roxane Reeves |
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Shawn Michael Graham (born February 22, 1968) is a Canadian politician, who served as the 31st premier of New Brunswick from 2006 to 2010. He was elected leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party in 2002 and became premier after his party captured a majority of seats in the 2006 election. After being elected, Graham initiated a number of changes to provincial policy especially in the areas of health care, education and energy. His party was defeated in the New Brunswick provincial election held September 27, 2010, and Graham resigned as Liberal leader on November 9, 2010.