Chatham-Kent - Essex

• Dave Van Kesteren (Incumbent)
• Alina Abbott
• Matt Daudlin
• Ronald Cadotte

Dave Van Kesteren

Party: Conservative Party of Canada

Birthdate: Oct. 7, 1955

Age: 53

Birthplace: Chatham, Ont.

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Faye Dekens

Children: Eight

Career Background: Owner of Van Kesteren Auto Sales, a family business that includes four of his children and has expanded to include a new car franchise. For the past six years, his dealership has earned a position in the top five for customer satisfaction among Hyundai dealers across Canada.

Community Activities: Member of the Rotary Sunrise Club. President of the Chatham Christian Business Association.

Electoral History

Federal: Defeated in Chatham-Kent-Essex in 2004. Elected in Chatham-Kent-Essex in 2006.

Political History

Committee: Member of committees for Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics and Industry, Science and Technology.

Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.

Contact information:

davevankesteren.ca

Alina Abbott

Party: Green Party of Canada

Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1972

Age: 35

Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.

Education: B.Sc., secondary education teacher's certificate, Calvin College in Michigan; completed an internship at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies

Profession: Teacher

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Dale

Career Background: Teaches biology, chemistry, environmental studies and math. Taught from 1997-2002 at Bulkley Valley Christian High, from 2002-2003 at Toronto District Christian High, and since 2003 at Chatham Christian High.

Contact information:

Telephone: 519-354-2887

Cell: 519-401-4733

alinaabbott@greenparty.ca

Matt Daudlin

Party: Liberal Party of Canada

Birthplace: Chatham, Ont.

Education: Has a BE and BA from the University of Western Ontario. Has a diploma in mediation and conflict resolution from the University of Waterloo.

Profession: Teacher, musician, general contractor

Marital Status: Married

Children: Two

Career Background: Is founder, vice-president of the board of directors and political liaison for Restorative Justice Chatham Kent. Is also a member of the Mediation Resource Bank for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. Currently works as a teacher for the Windsor Community Agency Schools in custody facilities.

Community Activities: Has been involved with the Ontario Special Olympics. Served as a member for the Chatham-Kent Police youth action committee and as a contributor to the Rosemarie Ur Doctor Recruitment Fund. Has worked with the Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association and was a contributing contractor for Habitat For Humanity. Is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.

Contact information:

Telephone: 519-351-7552

daudlin@ciaccess.com

mattdaudlin.liberal.ca

Ronald Cadotte

Party: New Democratic Party of Canada

Birthdate: 1944

Birthplace: Dover Township, Ont.

Marital Status: Married

Career Background: He worked for the International Truck and Engine Corporation for 30 years. Retired and currently works part-time for Laidlaw bus company.

Community Activities: Long-time volunteer for Chatham-Kent United Way, St. John’s Ambulance (medallion level), the Canadian Auto Workers retirees chapter and the Lower Thames Métis Council. He is also the community leader for the Ontario Needs a Raise tricity $10/hour minimum wage campaign.

Contact information:

roncadotte@ndp.ca

roncadotte.ndp.ca

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