Natalie and Dennis Jameson on election night, April 28. Dennis Jameson is currently seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park, the district previously held by Natalie. Logan MacLean/File Logan MacLeanArticle contentThe governing Progressive Conservatives have announced that Dennis Jameson is hoping to win the nod from PC members to become the party’s candidate in Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDennis Jameson is the husband of Natalie Jameson, whose resignation as MLA in the same district triggered the countdown for a byelection. Natalie Jameson, a former minister of education and early years, stepped down to make a run with the Conservative Party of Canada in the recent federal election. Jameson lost that race to Liberal incumbent Sean Casey.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentA media statement released by the Progressive Conservatives said Dennis Jameson has 15 years of experience in payroll co-ordination and human resources. Dennis is currently self-employed as a contractor with Lupin Construction Inc., a company he owns and operates.Article contentDennis also coaches minor hockey. The couple live in the district, District 9, with their two children.Article content“This is a district I know well and care about deeply,” Dennis Jameson said in the statement.Article content“I want to be part of a team that’s focused on real issues — affordability, health care, housing — and doing the work to make life better for Islanders.”Article contentThe Progressive Conservatives have not yet set a date for the party’s nomination vote.Article contentThe PC candidate in the district will face off against Liberal candidate Carolyn Simpson, an early years consultant and former senior staffer with the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning. Simpson has been campaigning in the district since her nomination in November 2024.Article contentArticle contentThe P.E.I. New Democrats have nominated Simone Webster, who has previously run with the party in provincial and federal elections.Article contentArticle contentThe Green Party of P.E.I. has yet to announce potential nominees in Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park.Article contentA byelection must be called in Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park no later than Aug. 11.Article contentAnother byelection must be called in Brackley-Hunter River by Aug. 21. The PCs announced on July 8 that Kent Dollar would seek the nomination for the party in that district.Article contentBoth byelections coincide with an ongoing leadership race for both the P.E.I. PCs and Liberals.Article contentThe P.E.I. Green party recently completed its leadership convention selected Matt MacFarlane as its leader.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentStu Neatby is a political reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at sneatby@postmedia.com and followed on X @stu_neatby.Article contentArticle content
Dennis Jameson seeking PC nomination in Charlottetown seat vacated by his wife, Natalie Jameson
