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Nova Scotia Legislature (born October 22, 1986) is a

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politician, who was elected to the

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in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the

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, he represents the electoral district of

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Early life and education

Jessome attended Hammonds Plains Consolidated School, Madeline Symonds Middle School and Charles P. Allen High School. He graduated from

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in 2006. In 2011, Jessome completed a bachelor's degree in recreation management from

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. While at Acadia, Jessome was elected President of the Students' Union, was a member of the University Board of Governors and Senate, and represented the interests of his constituents to the provincial and national governments, as a delegate with the Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations (now Students Nova Scotia) and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.

Political career

In May 2013, Jessome successfully ran for the Liberal nomination in the riding of

. He was elected in the 2013 provincial election. Currently Jessome is Vice Chair of the Private & Local Bills Committee. He is a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Jessome is also a member of the economic Development and Human Resources Committee, with a focus on Youth Employment strategies. On February 23, 2021, Jessome was appointed to the

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as Minister of the Public Service Commission. Jessome was re-elected in the 2021 election, however the Rankin Liberals lost government becoming the Official Opposition.

Electoral record

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References

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