Ben was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature as MLA for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville in October 2013 and was re-elected in 2017 and 2021. Ben is proud to call Hammonds Plains-Lucasville home.

He has served on numerous committees, including Veterans Affairs, Private & Local Bills, and Public Accounts. He also served in cabinet as Minister of the Public Service Commission. 

Deeply rooted for more than 30 years as a resident, student, athlete, coach, church member, and volunteer, Ben is well connected with extended family members residing in subdivisions throughout the district. 

Ben attended elementary, junior, and senior high school in the district before going on to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management from Acadia.