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Joe Preston (politician)

Personal data
Date of birthJune 14, 1955(age 60)
Place of birthChatham, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseGeri Preston
ResidenceSt. Thomas, Ontario
ProfessionRestaurateur
Assumed office2004
Preceded byGar Knutson

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Joseph "Joe" Preston (born June 14, 1955 in Chatham, Ontario) is a Canadian politician and Conservative Member of Parliament representing Elgin-Middlesex-London riding.

He defeated Liberal incumbent Gar Knutson in the 2004 federal election. He successfully won re-election in both the 2006 federal election and the 2008 federal election.

Prior to the election, he was an entrepreneur in St. Thomas, Ontario and was active in local politics.




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