L. Joan MacAlpine-Stiles (known earlier in her career as Joan MacAlpine) is a politician in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. She served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Moncton West from 1999 until 2010. She is the wife of fellow MLA Wally Stiles; they were married while in office in 2005.

L. Joan MacAlpine-Stiles
MLA for Moncton South
In office
1999–2006
Preceded byJames E. Lockyer
Succeeded bydistrict abolished
MLA for Moncton West
In office
2006–2010
Preceded bynew district
Succeeded bySusan Stultz
Personal details
BornRexton, New Brunswick
NationalityCanadian
Political partyProgressive Conservative (1999–2007)
Liberal (2007–present)
SpouseWally Stiles

She previously served in the province's cabinet from 1999 to 2006.

MacAlpine was elected to the Moncton City Council in 1992, 1995 and 1998 before resigning to accept her seat in the legislature.

On April 17, 2007, she announced that she would cross the floor to join the Liberal party, along with her husband and fellow MLA Wally Stiles.[1] She did not stand for reelection in 2010.[2]

Election results

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2006 election

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2006 New Brunswick election: Moncton South
Party Candidate Votes % ± Expenditures
  Progressive Conservative Joan MacAlpine-Stiles 3317 52.40 +4.69 $23,231
  Liberal Gene Joseph Devereaux 3013 47.60 +6.46 $15,604
Total valid votes/expense limit 6330 100.00 $30,367
Total rejected ballots 61 0.54
Turnout 6391 56.96 +1.00
Electors on list 11,221
    Progressive Conservative hold Swing -0.89

2003 election

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2003 New Brunswick election: Moncton South
Party Candidate Votes % ± Expenditures
  Progressive Conservative Joan MacAlpine 3143 47.71 -6.20 $21,525
  Liberal Norman Branch 2710 41.14 +4.56 $14,473
  NDP Stéphane Drysdale 437 6.63 -2.87 $0
  Independent John Gallant 226 3.43 * not filed
  Grey Party Jean-Marc (Diggit) Dugas 72 1.09 * not filed
Total valid votes/expense limit 6588 100.00 $30,801
Total rejected ballots 41 0.35
Turnout 6629 55.96 -11.57
Electors on list 11,847
    Progressive Conservative hold Swing -5.38

1999 election

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1999 New Brunswick election: Moncton South
Party Candidate Votes % ± Expenditures
  Progressive Conservative Joan MacAlpine 3898 53.91 +36.27 $19,681
  Liberal Jim Lockyer 2645 36.58 -25.25 $17,326
  NDP Teresa Sullivan 687 9.50 +1.26 $2,650
Total valid votes/expense limit 7230 100.00 $24,708
Total rejected ballots 22 0.20
Turnout 7252 67.53 +4.81
Electors on list 10,739
    Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +30.76

Notes

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  1. ^ "Stiles, MacAlpine-Stiles cross the floor". CBC News. 17 April 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ "3 N.B. MLAs bid farewell before election". CBC News. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2023.

References

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New Brunswick provincial government of Bernard Lord
Cabinet posts (5)
Predecessor Office Successor
Paul Robichaud Minister of Tourism and Parks
2003–2006
Stuart Jamieson
Tony Huntjens Minister of Family and Community Services (acting)
2005–2006
Madeleine Dubé
Percy Mockler Minister of Family and Community Services
2001–2003
Tony Huntjens
Peter Mesheau Minister of Business New Brunswick
2000–2001
Mesheau served as
Minister of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture
Norman Betts
Marcelle Mersereau Minister of Municipalities and Housing
1999–2000
Mersereau served as Minister of Municipalities & Housing
Jardine served as Minister of Environment & Local Government
Kim Jardine
Special Cabinet Responsibilities
Predecessor Title Successor
Margaret-Ann Blaney Minister responsible for the Status of Women
2006
Carmel Robichaud