Dennis KingMLA(born November 1, 1971)[1]is the 33rd and currentpremier of Prince Edward Islandsince 2019[2]and current leader of theProgressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island.[3]He and the PC government were re-elected in the2023 general election.[4]
Dennis King | |
|---|---|
 King in 2021 | |
| 33rdPremier of Prince Edward Island | |
| Assumed office May 9, 2019 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Lieutenant Governor | |
| Deputy | Darlene Compton(2019–2023) Bloyce Thompson(2023–present) |
| Preceded by | Wade MacLauchlan |
| Member of theLegislative Assembly of Prince Edward IslandforBrackley-Hunter River | |
| Assumed office April 23, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island | |
| Assumed office February 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | James Aylward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1971 Georgetown, Prince Edward Island,Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island |
| Spouse |
Jana Hemphill (m.1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Brookfield, Prince Edward Island,Canada |
Early life
Born inGeorgetown, Prince Edward Island,[5]King worked in many Prince Edward Island media outlets for years, including theEastern Graphic,The GuardianandCFCY-FM.In 1997, he started work as a public relations coordinator for the Ministry of Transportation, then became director of communications for the Department of Development and Technology, and finally director of communications and executive assistant to the 30thpremier of Prince Edward Island,Pat Binns.[6]
Political career
On February 9, 2019, King was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island, at the party'sleadership conventionin Charlottetown.[3]King led his party to win aplurality of seatsin theLegislative Assembly of Prince Edward Islandfollowing the2019 Prince Edward Island general electionand won his seat in the district ofBrackley-Hunter River.His party acquired 12 seats overall.[7]
Premier of Prince Edward Island (2019–present)
On April 30, 2019, King was invited byLieutenant-GovernorAntoinette Perryto form aminority governmentand was sworn in as premier on May 9, 2019.[8]With a victory in a November 2020 by-election, the PCs became amajority government.In March 2023, King announced anearly election,that was held on April 3. King and the Progressive Conservative party won a majority government in the election, increasing their majority.[9]
Personal life
King is the author of two books:The Day They Shot Reveen: Stories from a PEI Small Town(2016)[10]andThe Legend of Bubby Stevens(2017).[11]He has been married to Jana Hemphill since 1999; together, they have three children.[1]
References
- ^ab"Dennis King The Canadian Encyclopedia".thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.RetrievedApril 1,2020.
- ^Yarr, Kevin (May 9, 2019)."Compton takes Finance, Aylward Health in new P.E.I. cabinet".CBC News.RetrievedMay 9,2019.
- ^ab"Dennis King new P.E.I. PC leader - CTV News Atlantic".CTV Atlantic.February 10, 2019.
- ^Ross, Shane (April 4, 2023)."Who's in, who's out: Meet the new Legislative Assembly of P.E.I."CBC News.
- ^"Hon. Dennis King".PC Party.RetrievedApril 7,2020.
- ^"Dennis King chosen as new leader of Prince Edward Island Tories".National Post. February 9, 2019.RetrievedApril 24,2019.
- ^"P.E.I. voters elect PC minority amid Green surge | CTV News".www.ctvnews.ca.April 23, 2019.RetrievedApril 24,2019.
- ^Campbell, Kerry (May 1, 2019)."King has lieutenant-governor's go-ahead to form government".CBC News.RetrievedMay 2,2019.
- ^"Dennis King promises humility, kindness after winning 2nd term as P.E.I. premier".CBC.April 4, 2023.RetrievedMay 10,2023.
- ^Cole, Sally."Dennis King has a tale to tell | The Guardian".www.theguardian.pe.ca.RetrievedApril 1,2020.
- ^Cole, Sally."SALLY COLE: Dennis King shares stories of his childhood, among other things, in his P.E.I. book" The Legend of Bubby Stevens "| The Guardian".www.theguardian.pe.ca.RetrievedApril 1,2020.