Bob Benzen

Bob Benzen MP (born March 3, 1959) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on April 3, 2017.[1] He represents the electoral district of Calgary Heritage as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.[1] He succeeded former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who had resigned as an MP in 2016.

Bob Benzen
MP
Member of Parliament
for Calgary Heritage
Assumed office
April 3, 2017
Preceded byStephen Harper
Personal details
Born (1959-03-03) March 3, 1959
Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Sue Benzen
Children3
Residence(s)Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ProfessionBusinessman

Prior to his election, Benzen was a businessman specializing in data storage and information management for energy companies.[2]

Benzen was responsible for initiating Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's removal as Conservative leader in 2022, after he submitted a letter from 36 Conservative MP's calling for a leadership review.[3]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Calgary Heritage
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeBob Benzen40,81770.7-0.79$75,391.36
LiberalScott Forsyth8,05714.0-7.71$6,153.00
New DemocraticHolly Heffernan5,2789.1+6.21$143.81
GreenAllie Tulick2,0273.5+1.72none listed
People'sStephanie Hoeppner1,1231.9-none listed
IndependentHunter Mills2280.4-none listed
Christian HeritageLarry R. Heather1850.3-1.11$4,539.49
Total valid votes/expense limit 57,715100.0
Total rejected ballots 260
Turnout 57,97570.9
Eligible voters 81,736
Conservative hold Swing +3.46
Source: Elections Canada[4][5][6]
Canadian federal by-election, April 3, 2017: Calgary Heritage
Resignation of Stephen Harper
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeBob Benzen19,38971.49+7.72
LiberalScott Forsyth5,88921.71−4.26
New DemocraticKhalis Ahmed7842.89−4.39
GreenTaryn Knorren4841.78−0.35
Christian HeritageJeff Willerton3831.41
LibertarianDarcy Gerow1130.42
National AdvancementStephen J. Garvey790.29
Total valid votes/Expense limit 27,121 100.0   –  
Total rejected ballots -
Turnout
Eligible voters 81,036
Conservative hold Swing +4.70

References
  1. "Byelection results: Liberal Mona Fortier, Conservative Bob Benzen projected to win". CBC News, April 3, 2017.
  2. Bob Benzen Official Website, April 3, 2017.
  3. "Conservative caucus revolt triggers vote on Erin O'Toole's leadership". Cbc.ca. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  4. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  5. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  6. "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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