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Dennis Fentie was a Yukon politician who served as Premier of Yukon from 2002 to 2011. Originally elected as an NDP MLA for Watson Lake in 1996, he crossed the floor to the Yukon Party in 2002 and promptly won the party leadership and the subsequent general election, becoming Premier. His crossing was one of the most successful in Canadian history, taking him from opposition backbencher to head of government.
| Field | Dennis Fentie |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | - |
| Crossings | 1 |
| Years | 2002 |
| Parties | NDP, Yukon Party |
| Avg Benefit Score | 5.0 |
| Cabinet | No |
| Senate | No |
| Re-elected | Yes |