Rocky Simpson Sr.

Pierre Michael "Rocky" Simpson^[2] (born 1955 or 1956) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in the 2019 election.^[3] He represented the electoral district of Hay River South for one term, until being defeated in the 2023 election.

Rocky Simpson MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
In office October 1, 2019 – November 14, 2023
Preceded by	Wally Schumann
Succeeded by	Vince McKay
Constituency	Hay River South
Personal details
Born	Pierre Michael Simpson[1] 1955 or 1956 (age 68–69)
Political party	non-partisan consensus government
Residence(s)	Hay River, Northwest Territories

He is the father of fellow MLA Rocky "R. J." Simpson, who represents Hay River North.^[1] Prior to his election to the legislature, Simpson was the owner of Concept Energy Services, a local business which constructs modular buildings;^[4] however, shortly after the election, Concept Energy Services was revealed to be $4 million in debt, including nearly $2 million owed to the territorial government's own Business Development and Investment Corporation.^[5]

Election results

v t e 2023 Northwest Territories general election: Hay River South
	Candidate	Votes	%
	Vince McKay	282	38.63
	Wally Schumann	238	32.60
	Pierre Simpson (I)	210	28.77
Total votes		730

v t e 2019 Northwest Territories general election: Hay River South
	Candidate	Votes
	Rocky Simpson Sr.	350
	Wally Schumann	322