Preceded by Ross Robertson Name Jenny Salesa Majority 13,254 in 2014 Role Politician | Political party Labour Party New Zealand Labour Party Profession Public servant | |
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Jennifer Teresia "Jenny" Salesa (née Latu) is a New Zealand politician who was elected to the New Zealand parliament at the 2014 general election as a representative of the New Zealand Labour Party.
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- Tongan language week 2015 andrew little and jenny salesa
- Jenny salesa s address to congress 2014
- Early life and career
- Political career
- References
Jenny salesa s address to congress 2014
Early life and career
She is of Tongan heritage and is married to university academic Damon Salesa. Prior to entering Parliament Salesa had worked in the public sector, and overseas in the United States.
Political career
Salesa replaced long serving MP Ross Robertson in the Manukau East seat when he retired at the 2014 election. She was successful in gaining the Labour party nomination for the seat, ahead of Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins. Salesa won the seat with 68.0% of the vote and a large majority amounting to 50.9%.
References
Jenny Salesa Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA