Paul Wozney

Paul Wozney is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2024 general election, representing Sackville-Cobequid as a member of the New Democratic Party.^[1] He serves as the Official Opposition critic for Labour, Education, Advanced Education, and the Public Service Commission.^[2]

Paul Wozney
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Sackville-Cobequid
Incumbent
Assumed office November 26, 2024
Preceded by	Steve Craig
Personal details
Born	Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political party	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Alma mater	Dalhousie University McGill University

Early life and education

Wozney was born in Halifax and attended J. L. Ilsley High School.^[3] He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts and from McGill University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Education.^[3]

Career

A teacher by training, Wozney was president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union from 2018 to 2022.^[4]

Electoral record

v t e 2024 Nova Scotia general election: Sackville-Cobequid
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	New Democratic	Paul Wozney	2,838	44.94	+12.35
	Progressive Conservative	Paul Russell	2,758	43.67	+0.35
	Liberal	Agatha Bourassa	719	11.39	-10.13
Total valid votes			6,315	99.12
Total rejected ballots			56	0.88	+0.64
Turnout			6,371	42.32	-9.07
Eligible voters			15,054
	New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative		Swing		+6.00