Jim McKenna (politician)

James "Jim" McKenna is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for the Progressive Conservative Party in the 2024 Fogo Island-Cape Freels provincial by-election.^[1] As of September 29, 2024, McKenna serves as the Official Opposition critic for Transportation.

Jim McKenna MHA
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Fogo Island-Cape Freels
Incumbent
Assumed office April 15, 2024
Preceded by	Derrick Bragg
Personal details
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse	Alice Mckenna

At the time of his by-election victory, he worked at the Canadian Coast Guard. He is also a former businessman and previously worked in the Alberta oil sands.^[2]

Electoral record

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial by-election, April 15, 2024 Death of Derrick Bragg
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Progressive Conservative	Jim McKenna	3,290	57.69	+21.05
	Liberal	Dana Blackmore	2,244	39.35	-21.70
	New Democratic	Jim Gill	169	2.96	+0.65
Total valid votes			5,703
Total rejected ballots
Turnout				55.90	+15.16
Eligible voters			10,241
	Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal		Swing		+21.38