Jennie Stevens

Jennifer Stevens is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the riding of St. Catharines as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. Prior to her election in the legislature, she was a city councillor for 15 years for St. Catharines City Council.

For the American Old West outlaw with a similar name, see Little Britches (outlaw).

Jennie Stevens
MPP
Critic, Veterans, Legions and Military Affairs
Assumed office
August 23, 2018
LeaderAndrea Horwath
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for St. Catharines
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded byJim Bradley
St. Catharines City Councillor
In office
December 1, 2003 – June 2018
Preceded byJames Almas & Wendy Patriquin
Succeeded byGreg Miller & Lori Littleton
ConstituencyMerritton Ward
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic

Background

Stevens has a background in the not-for profit sector, serving on the board of the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. She also served on the Merritton Athletic Association.

Political career

Stevens' political career began in municipal politics. She served as city councillor for 15 years, for St. Catharines City Council, representing Merriton Ward (Ward 1), located in the city's southeast. Stevens' first foray into provincial politics was in the 2014 Ontario general election, where she was unsuccessful against Liberal incumbent Jim Bradley. In the 2018 Ontario general election, Stevens defeated Bradley, becoming the first woman to represent St. Catharines in the legislature. Stevens was re-elected in the 2022 Ontario general election, defeating Progressive Conservative candidate and St Catharines city councillor Sal Sorrento.

Electoral record
2022 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticJennie Stevens17,13939.70+3.09
Progressive ConservativeSal Sorrento14,86234.43+0.83
LiberalRyan Madill7,17816.63-7.90
GreenMichele Braniff1,7644.09+0.37
New BlueKeith McDonald1,1032.55
Ontario PartyMichael Goddard6231.44
LibertarianJudi Falardeau3730.86+0.48
CommunistSimon Rin990.23+0.10
AllianceJ. Justin O'Donnell310.07
Total valid votes 43,172
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots
Turnout 46.29
Eligible voters 93,268
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
2018 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticJennie Stevens18,91136.61+12.01
Progressive ConservativeSandie Bellows17,35333.60+4.28
LiberalJim Bradley12,67124.53−16.67
GreenColin Ryrie1,9233.72−0.11
None of the AboveJim Fannon4940.96–
LibertarianDaniel Tisi1950.38−
CommunistSaleh Waziruddin660.13−
Cultural ActionDuke Willis370.07–
Total valid votes 51,65098.93
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 5561.07
Turnout 52,20658.06
Eligible voters 89,924
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +14.34
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
2014 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalJim Bradley19,07041.93+0.72
Progressive ConservativeMat Siscoe13,81429.72-6.49
New DemocraticJennie Stevens11,35024.45+4.25
GreenKaren Fraser1,7923.85+1.35
LibertarianNicholas Dushko2230.47
FreedomDave Unrau1700.37+0.24
CommunistSaleh Waziruddin950.21+0.05
Total valid votes 46,514100.0  
Rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 725 1.56
Turnout 47,239 54.80
Total Registered Electors on List 86,198
Liberal hold Swing +3.60
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

2014 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton
Candidate Total votes  % of total vote
Jennie Stevens (X)2,42327.32%
David Haywood1,55717.56%
Brandon Curie1,09212.31%
Leslie Seaborne1,02311.54%
Marta Liddiard6767.62%
Geoffrey Black3113.51%
Total valid votes8,868100.00

2010 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton
Candidate Total votes  % of total vote
Jennie Stevens (X)2,29432.96%
Jeff Burch (X)2,06429.66%
David Haywood1,13416.29%
Garry Robbins81711.74%
Sam Sacco4917.05%
Cameron Alderdice1602.30%
Total valid votes6,960100.00

2006 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Meritton
Candidate Total votes  % of total vote
Jeff Burch285733.01%
Jennie Stevens (X)284932.92%
Sheila Morra (X)204923.68%
Robbie Craine89910.39%
Total valid votes6,960100.00

2003 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton
Candidate Total votes  % of total votes
Sheila Morra161521.12%
Jennie Stevens152819.98%
Mike O'Leary132617.34%
John Anderson83010.85%
Jack Wallace5336.97%
Matthew Bell5236.84%
Robbie Craine4105.36%
George Goff3714.85%
Jim Fannon2303.01%
Jonathon Inkol1592.08%
Fely Ante Whitfield1231.61%
Total valid votes7,648100.00

2000 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton
Candidate Total votes  % of total votes
James Almas2,58937.17%
Wendy Patriquin2,06029.57%
Jennie Stevens1,71124.56%
George Goff6068.70%
Total valid votes6,966100.00

References
  1. "NDP's Stevens knocks out Bradley". St. Catharines Standard, June 7, 2018.
  2. "Candidates in: St. Catharines (090)". Elections Ontario. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  3. "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. p. 9. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  4. "General Election Results by District, 076 St. Catharines". Elections Ontario. 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.


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