Marvin Hunt

Marvin Hunt (born September 6, 1951) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election for the Surrey-Panorama riding.[2] He was re-elected in the district of Surrey-Cloverdale in the 2017 provincial election as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party. He was defeated in the 2020 provincial election. He was also defeated as a Social Credit Party candidate in the 1986 provincial election in the riding of Surrey-Guildford-Whalley. In government, he served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. He also served as the Official Opposition critic for Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

Marvin Hunt
MLA
British Columbia MLA Marvin Hunt speaking at a BC Liberal podium in 2016
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Surrey-Cloverdale
In office
May 9, 2017 – September 21, 2020
Preceded byStephanie Cadieux
Succeeded byMike Starchuk
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Surrey-Panorama
In office
May 14, 2013 – May 9, 2017
Preceded byStephanie Cadieux
Succeeded byJinny Sims
Surrey City Councillor
In office
1988–2013
Personal details
Born1951 or 1952 (age 72–73)[1]
Political partyLiberal
Other political
affiliations		Surrey First
SpouseRuth
Children6

Angelina, David, Mark, Alicia, Josh

1 other

Prior to his election to the legislature, Hunt was a longtime member of Surrey City Council. He was first elected as a city councillor in 1988. In 2011, Hunt joined Surrey First, headed by mayor Dianne Watts.[3]

Electoral record
2020 British Columbia general election: Surrey-Cloverdale
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticMike Starchuk12,99252.10+13.54$56,040.91
LiberalMarvin Hunt8,75835.12−12.86$38,284.81
GreenRebecca Smith2,1698.70−3.63$2,758.94
ConservativeAisha Bali8673.48–$0.00
IndependentMarcella Williams1490.60–$1,431.11
Total valid votes 24,935100.00–
Total rejected ballots 2060.82+0.09
Turnout 25,14155.16−6.65
Registered voters 45,575
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +13.20
Source: Elections BC[4][5]
2017 British Columbia general election: Surrey-Cloverdale
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalMarvin Hunt11,94847.67−11.86$38,784
New DemocraticRebecca Smith9,73838.86+9.91$6,028
GreenAleksandra Muniak3,10012.37–$1,141
LibertarianPeter Poelstra2761.10–$0
Total valid votes 25,062100.00–
Total rejected ballots 1840.73+0.07
Turnout 25,24661.84+4.05
Registered voters 40,828
Source: Elections BC[6][7]
2013 British Columbia general election: Surrey-Panorama
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalMarvin Hunt14,13954.29+0.03$100,799
New DemocraticAmrik Mahil9,30835.74−4.08$72,318
GreenSara Sharma1,4785.68−0.24$4,550
ConservativeKevin Rakhra1,0373.98–$20,744
No AffiliationAli Zaidi810.31–$1,056
Total valid votes 26,043100.00
Total rejected ballots 1710.65
Turnout 26,21457.72
Eligible voters 45,415
Source: Elections BC[8]

References
  1. B.C. VOTES: Surrey-Panorama candidates on the record Kupchuk, Rick. The Leader [Surrey, B.C] 18 Apr 2013: 1.
  2. "Riding results: Marvin Hunt and Peter Fassbender carry Liberals to victory in Surrey ridings". Vancouver Sun, May 15, 2013.
  3. Diakiw, Kevin (7 February 2011). "UPDATE: Marvin Hunt confirms he's joining Surrey First". Surrey Now-Leader. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  4. "Statement of Votes — 42nd Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  6. "2017 Provincial General Election - Statement of Votes" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  7. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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