Jim Hodder (politician)

James Eric Hodder (December 29, 1940 – March 2, 2021) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1993, and again from 2003 to 2007.^[1][2] He started as a member of the Liberal Party; however, in 1985, he crossed the floor to join Brian Peckford's Progressive Conservative government.

The Honourable Jim Hodder MHA
MHA for Port au Port
In office 2003–2007
Preceded by	Gerald Smith
Succeeded by	Tony Cornect
In office 1975–1993
Preceded by	First Member
Succeeded by	Gerald Smith
Personal details
Born	December 29, 1940 Rose Blanche, Dominion of Newfoundland
Died	March 2, 2021(2021-03-02) (aged 80) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political party	Progressive Conservative (1985–2007)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (1975–1985)
Residence(s)	Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupation	High School Teacher

A graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with bachelor's degrees in history and education, he was a high school teacher and principal in Stephenville before entering politics.^[1] His father Walter also served in the Newfoundland assembly.^[3]

He retired from the legislature for health reasons in January 2007,^[4] and was succeeded by Tony Cornect in a by-election.^[5] He died in St. John's on March 2, 2021.^[6]