David Chan (politician)

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David Chan MLA
Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Yorkton
Incumbent
Assumed office October 28, 2024
Preceded by	Greg Ottenbreit
Personal details
Political party	Saskatchewan Party
Residence(s)	Yorkton, Saskatchewan

David Chan is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2024 general election, representing Yorkton as a member of the Saskatchewan Party.^[1]

Following an announcement on May 29, 2023 that Greg Ottenbreit would not seek re-election,^[2] Chan won a contested nomination to become the Saskatchewan Party's candidate in Yorkton, over two other contenders on March 7, 2024.^[3]

Prior to his political career, Chan worked as a mental health councillor for several area Indigenous communities. He holds degrees from Thompson Rivers University and Royal Roads University.

David is also the first Chinese-Canadian to be elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature.

References

1. "Saskatchewan election 2024 results: Yorkton". Global News. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
2. "MLAs for Yorkton, Kindersley not seeking re-election in 2024, Sask. Party says". Regina. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
3. "David Chan Wins Contested Nomination in Yorkton". Saskatchewan Party. Retrieved 2024-10-30.