Pierre Michael "Rocky" Simpson[2] (born 1955 or 1956) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in the 2019 election.[3] He represented the electoral district of Hay River South for one term, until being defeated in the 2023 election.

Rocky Simpson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
In office
October 1, 2019 – November 14, 2023
Preceded byWally Schumann
Succeeded byVince McKay
ConstituencyHay River South
Personal details
Born
Pierre Michael Simpson[1]

1955 or 1956 (age 68–69)
Political partynon-partisan consensus government
Residence(s)Hay River, Northwest Territories

He is the father of fellow MLA Rocky "R. J." Simpson, who represents Hay River North.[1] Prior to his election to the legislature, Simpson was the owner of Concept Energy Services, a local business which constructs modular buildings;[4] however, shortly after the election, Concept Energy Services was revealed to be $4 million in debt, including nearly $2 million owed to the territorial government's own Business Development and Investment Corporation.[5]

Election results

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2023 Northwest Territories general election: Hay River South
Candidate Votes %
Vince McKay 282 38.63
Wally Schumann 238 32.60
Pierre Simpson (I) 210 28.77
Total votes 730
2019 Northwest Territories general election: Hay River South
Candidate Votes
Rocky Simpson Sr. 350
Wally Schumann 322

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