Cory Deagle

Cory Deagle
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Montague-Kilmuir
Assumed office
April 23, 2019
Preceded byAllen Roach
Minister of Fisheries and Communities
In office
April 14, 2023 – February 26, 2025
PremierDennis King
Preceded byJamie Fox
Personal details
Born (1991-06-27) June 27, 1991
PartyProgressive Conservative

Cory Deagle (born June 27, 1991) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2019 Prince Edward Island general election.[1] He represents the district of Montague-Kilmuir as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island.

He was re-elected in the 2023 general election. He is also the youngest member of the legislature, at 31.[2]

On February 26, 2025, Deagle resigned from Cabinet to run for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party.[3] However, he dropped out of the race and rejoined Cabinet on October 10, 2025.[4]

Electoral record

2023 Prince Edward Island general election: Montague-Kilmuir
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Cory Deagle 1,847 70.2 +23.8
Green Norma Dingwell 379 14.4 –8.4
Liberal Nick Sheppard 271 10.3 –16.2
Independent Angela Reine Barton 58 2.2 –
New Democratic Robert Lethbridge 38 1.4 –2.8
Island Gary Robbins 38 1.4 –
Total valid votes 2,631 100.0
Progressive Conservative hold Swing +18.0
Source(s)
2019 Prince Edward Island general election: Montague-Kilmuir
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Cory Deagle 1,373 46.4 +15.4
Liberal Daphne Griffin 785 26.5 –15.3
Green John Allen Maclean 675 22.8 +18.6
New Democratic Billy Cann 124 4.2 –18.9
Total valid votes 2,957 100.0
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +15.4
Source: Elections Prince Edward Island[6]

References

  1. ^ "Prince Edward Island election results, riding by riding". Global News, April 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Ross, Shane (April 4, 2023). "Who's in, who's out: Meet the new Legislative Assembly of P.E.I." CBC News.
  3. ^ Ryan, Carolyn (February 26, 2025). "Cory Deagle quits P.E.I cabinet to become 1st candidate for Progressive Conservative leadership". CBC News.
  4. ^ Banfield, Jenna (October 10, 2025). "Cory Deagle ends bid for P.E.I. PC leadership, returns to provincial cabinet as housing minister". CBC News. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  5. ^ "2023 Election Results". Elections PEI. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "2019 Election Results". Elections PEI. Retrieved May 26, 2019.