Dennis King (politician)
Dennis King | |
|---|---|
King in 2021 | |
| Canadian Ambassador to Ireland | |
| Assumed office March 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Smyth |
| 33rd Premier of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office May 9, 2019 – February 21, 2025 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Lieutenant Governor | |
| Deputy | Darlene Compton (2019–2023) Bloyce Thompson (2023–2025) |
| Preceded by | Wade MacLauchlan |
| Succeeded by | Rob Lantz |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office February 9, 2019 – February 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | James Aylward |
| Succeeded by | Rob Lantz (interim) |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Brackley-Hunter River | |
| In office April 23, 2019 – February 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1971 Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island |
| Spouse |
Jana Hemphill (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Dennis King (born November 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician and diplomat currently serving as the Canadian ambassador to Ireland. Previously, King served as the 33rd premier of Prince Edward Island, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island, and MLA for Brackley-Hunter River from 2019 to 2025.