Calvin Normore (politician)

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Calvin George Normore (June 22, 1917 – August 8, 2002) was a Canadian politician who led the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party from 1963 to 1966. He worked as a machinist for Bowater in Corner Brook and was an active labor unionist, serving as president of the Corner Brook District Labor Council and as vice-president of the Newfoundland Federation of Labour. Normore first entered politics with the Newfoundland Democratic Party in 1959. When the national New Democratic Party was formed in 1961, the Newfoundland Democratic Party merged into it, with Ed Finn remaining as leader. After the 1962 election, Normore became party leader and led them into the 1966 provincial election. He ran in Humber West against premier Joey Smallwood, capturing 34% of the vote but losing. He stepped down as leader, and Esau Thoms served as interim leader until John Connors was chosen as leader in 1970. His son Calvin Normore is a noted academic.