Krista Gallagher

Krista Gallagher
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Halifax Chebucto
Assumed office
November 26, 2024
Preceded byGary Burrill
Personal details
PartyNova Scotia New Democratic Party

Krista Gallagher is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2024 general election, representing Halifax Chebucto as a member of the New Democratic Party.[1]

As of August 2025, Gallagher serves as the Official Opposition critic for Economic Development, Agriculture, Gaelic Affairs, and Fisheries and Aquaculture.[2]

Electoral record

2024

2024 Nova Scotia general election: Halifax Chebucto
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Krista Gallagher 3,682 53.99 +2.00
Progressive Conservative Tonya Malay 1,577 23.12 +11.31
Liberal Gerard Bray 1,441 21.13 -11.01
Green Jonathan Bradet-Legris 120 1.76 -2.30
Total 6,820
Total rejected ballots 16
Turnout 6,841 53.60
Eligible voters 12,763
New Democratic hold Swing
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[3]

References

  1. ^ "Nova Scotia election 2024 results: Halifax Chebucto". Global News. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender announces NSNDP Shadow Cabinet". Nova Scotia NDP. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  3. ^ Nova Scotia, Chief Electoral Officer (2025). 42nd Provincial General Election, November 26, 2024: Volume 1 – Statement of Votes & Statistics (PDF) (Report). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved February 1, 2026.