Candidate – Miramichi West

Hannah Fulton Johnston knows how to get things done. With over 20 years of experience in public service, working at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, she’s worked at the heart of government and knows how to help New Brunswickers navigate complicated government departments to get the help they need. She has held senior roles with two Premiers, as well as several provincial cabinet ministers and federal Members of Parliament, and has a proven track record of delivering real results that improve the everyday life of New Brunswickers.  

Hannah has built her career on solving problems and making government work better for people. Hannah is known as someone who listens, solves problems, and makes government work for the people it’s meant to serve. Whether it’s pushing priorities forward in the Legislature or solving issues for constituents, she brings relentless focus, clear communication, and a reputation for getting outcomes.  

Now, after two decades of working behind the scenes, Hannah is stepping up to serve in an elected role as a strong voice for the people of Miramichi West. 

Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Government Caucus Office, Hannah works closely with Premier Susan Holt, Ministers, MLAs, and public servants to drive progress on government priorities. Her experience inside government and the trusted relationships she’s built, gives her the tools to deliver real results for the people of Miramichi West.  

With three years remaining in the current mandate, this by-election is a critical opportunity to ensure the region has a representative at the government table who can get things done. Hannah is ready to hit the ground running and deliver for her community from day one. 

Her top priorities include improving access to primary health care, ensuring our children have the resources and support they need to succeed in school, recognizing and valuing the vital role of teachers, and addressing the rising cost of living so families and seniors can thrive.  

She is committed to working closely with the three municipalities in the riding and with Metepenagiag First Nation to advance meaningful projects that will strengthen the rural communities within Miramichi West for generations to come. 

In addition to her 20+ years of public service experience, Hannah has worked at the Atlantic Salmon Museum and Ledges Inn, two of the region’s well-known local institutions. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Doaktown Public Library, where she helped secure funding for major renovations that improved services for families and seniors in the area 

She has played the bagpipes for over 35 years as a proud member of the Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band, performing at international festivals and competitions, as well as local community events, ceremonies, and celebrations across the riding and region. 

Hannah has called Doaktown home for the past 18 years, where she lives with her husband, Aaron Johnston — a lifelong Miramicher who grew up in Sunny Corner and has spent the past 23 years teaching at Blackville School. They’re raising their two daughters, Sydney and Lexie, along the banks of the beautiful Southwest Miramichi River where their energetic Brittany Spaniel, Jasper, keeps the whole family on their toes.