Darrell Dexter
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| The Honourable Darrell Dexter MLA |
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| 27th Premier of Nova Scotia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 19, 2009 |
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| Lieutenant Governor | Mayann Francis John James Grant |
| Preceded by | Rodney MacDonald |
| Leader of the Opposition of Nova Scotia | |
| In office June 2001 – June 19, 2009 |
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| Premier | John Hamm Rodney MacDonald |
| Preceded by | Robert Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | Stephen McNeil |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cole Harbour |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 5, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour |
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| In office March 24, 1998 – August 5, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1957 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Wilson |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University University of King's College |
| Profession | Lawyer Naval officer Journalist |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Canadian Forces |
| Rank | Sub-Lieutenant |
Darrell Dexter (born September 10, 1957)[1] is a Canadian lawyer, journalist and former naval officer who is serving as the 27th and current Premier of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, since 2009.