Government
Hampton is administered by an elected mayor and town council. For the term May 2008 to May 2012, the council consists of: Mayor: Ken Chorley; Deputy Mayor: Gary Crossman; Councillor: Robert Doucet; Councillor: Peter Behr; Councillor: Gary Crossman.
Bev Harrison (PC) represents Hampton in the provincial legislature. The MLA has represented Hampton-Kings since 1999. He gathered over 50% of the popular vote in the last general election, which took place in 2011.
At the federal level, Hampton is located in the riding of Fundy Royal. The current Member of Parliament is Rob Moore of the Conservative Party of Canada.
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