Has anyone been in politics in different ridings?

For those of us non-Canadians, can you define what a “riding” is?

Riding or jurisdiction. “the territory or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends” also known as a constituency.

In the United States, you have to be born a citizen of the United States to become President.

@Kardamom But you don’t have that rule in Canada. Obama can run for prime minister in Canada with basic citizenship.

Obama doesn’t have any citizenship in Canada. He is an American citizen.

@Kardamom Yes. But he could get Canadian citizenship in 2–5 years. If he wants.

^^Even if he contests the election would Canadian people choose him as their PM?

@imrainmaker I would vote for him. So yes.

That would be interesting situation if that does ever happen!!

@imrainmaker Also there are no term limits. He could be prime minister for as long as he wins elections.

I could not think of any, but googled up James Shields who was a US senator for Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.

I keep thinking there has been an example recently that I can’t quite reach in my memory. It might be Scott Brown, who ran for the US Senate in New Hampshire after losing his Massachusetts seat.

I assume you mean held equivalent office in different jurisdictions? Otherwise there’s been plenty of politicians who have held office at local, state and federal jurisdiction.