Karen Ludwig

Karen Ludwig
MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for New Brunswick Southwest
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by John Williamson
Personal details
Political party Liberal

Karen Ludwig is a Canadian Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of New Brunswick Southwest in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.

Background

Prior to entering politics, she was also a business owner, an associate dean, and a teacher.[1] She has a Master of Arts, a Master of Education, and a CITP degree.[1] Ludwig joined the faculty of business administration at University of New Brunswick in 2002.[2] Ludwig lives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, in her riding.[3]

Federal politics

Ludwig was elected to represent the riding of New Brunswick Southwest in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[4] She was the first woman to win in the riding,[5] traditionally seen as a Conservative stronghold.[6]

In May 2016, Ludwig co-chaired a national roundtable on Lyme disease.[7][8]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: New Brunswick Southwest
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalKaren Ludwig 16,656 43.92 +30.36 –
ConservativeJohn Williamson 14,625 38.56 -18.10 –
New DemocraticAndrew Graham 4,768 12.57 -10.74 –
GreenGayla MacIntosh 1,877 4.95 -0.15 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 37,926100.00 $197,944.39
Total rejected ballots 2200.58–
Turnout 38,14674.25–
Eligible voters 51,376
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +24.23
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]

References

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