Jim Lemaigre Explained

Jim Lemaigre
Assembly:Saskatchewan Legislative
Constituency Am:Athabasca
Term Start:February 15, 2022
Term End:October 1, 2024
Predecessor:Buckley Belanger
Successor:Leroy Laliberte
Party:Saskatchewan Party
Occupation:RCMP Constable

Jim Lemaigre is a Canadian politician who was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan since winning the 2022 Athabasca provincial by-election.[1] He defeated former federal MP Georgina Jolibois and won the traditional New Democratic stronghold constituency for the Saskatchewan Party. It was the first time a right-wing party has held the seat since its creation in 1908.[2] In the 2024 Saskatchewan general election he was unseated by Leroy Laliberte.[3]

Personal life

He is a member of the Clearwater River Dene Nation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saskatchewan Party’s surprise win in Athabasca may be a result of regional politics: USask prof. Global News. February 16, 2022. Ryan Kessler. en-US.
  2. News: February 16, 2022 . Preliminary results show Saskatchewan Party candidate winning Athabasca by-election . en-CA . The Globe and Mail . March 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: Saskatchewan election 2024 results: Athabasca . October 28, 2024 . Global News.
  4. Web site: 'History being made': Sask. Party scores major upset in NDP northern stronghold . February 16, 2022 . thestarphoenix . en-CA.

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