# Tracey Ramsey

Tracey Ramsey (born April 14, 1971) is a former Member of Parliament who represented the riding of Essex in the House of Commons of Canada for one term, from the 2015 Canadian federal election until 2019. In the 42nd Canadian Parliament, Ramsey served as the International Trade Critic, Justice Critic and Deputy Labour Critic. As Vice Chairperson of the International Standing Committee on Trade she was involved heavily in the legislative process for CUSMA, CPTPP and CETA. Ramsey introduced private member bill C-439, titled National Freshwater Strategy Act, which sought to require the Minister of Environment to develop a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of freshwater.
Prior to her election, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 19 years. She is a graduate of practical nursing from St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology. Tracey is currently the National Women's Director, following two years as union organizer with Unifor the Union, Canada's largest private sector union.

## Election results

vte2021 Canadian federal election: Essex :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Chris Lewis | 28,741 | 41.1 | -0.3 | $77,949.51 |
| | New Democratic | Tracey Ramsey | 22,278 | 31.8 | -2.8 | $128,548.67 |
| | Liberal | Audrey Festeryga | 10,813 | 15.5 | -3.5 | $43,341.69 |
| | People's | Beth Charron-Rowberry | 6,925 | 9.9 | +8.1 | $20,675.80 |
| | Green | Nancy Pancheshan | 865 | 1.2 | -2.0 | $0.00 |
| | Christian Heritage | Jeremy Palko | 182 | 0.3 | N/A | $7,077.73 |
| | Independent | Andrew George | 172 | 0.2 | N/A | $0.00 |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 69,976 | 99.4 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 406 | 0.6 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 70,382 | 66.9 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 105,281 |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | Swing | +1.3 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||
vte2019 Canadian federal election: Essex :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Chris Lewis | 28,274 | 41.4 | +5.86 | $80,950.70 |
| | New Democratic | Tracey Ramsey | 23,603 | 34.6 | -6.92 | $117,072.74 |
| | Liberal | Audrey Festeryga | 12,987 | 19.0 | -1.91 | $41,233.04 |
| | Green | Jennifer Alderson | 2,173 | 3.2 | +1.28 | none listed |
| | People's | Bill Capes | 1,251 | 1.8 | – | $4,604.15 |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 68,288 | 100.0 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 450 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 68,738 | 67.3 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 102,153 |
| | Conservative gain from New Democratic | Conservative gain from New Democratic | Swing | Swing | +6.39 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||
vte2015 Canadian federal election: Essex :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | New Democratic | Tracey Ramsey | 25,072 | 41.42 | +6.52 | $106,087.64 |
| | Conservative | Jeff Watson | 21,602 | 35.69 | -12.58 | $87,656.45 |
| | Liberal | Audrey Festeryga | 12,639 | 20.88 | +6.62 | $78,480.89 |
| | Green | Jennifer Alderson | 1,141 | 1.88 | -0.54 | – |
| | Marxist–Leninist | Enver Villamizar | 77 | 0.13 | -0.02 | – |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 60,531 | 100.00 | | $233,865.23 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 241 | 0.40 | – |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 60,772 | 66.19 | – |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 91,816 |
| | New Democratic gain from Conservative | New Democratic gain from Conservative | Swing | Swing | +9.55 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||