He served in various government sectors before entering into active politics.

He also served as a city alderman for ten years before entering provincial politics.

Cunningham served the court system in several capacities before entering his judicial career.

Clarke served on Toronto city council for several years before entering provincial politics.

She served as a government minister during the 1960s and 1970s before entering the House of Lords in 1988.

He served as a schoolteacher before entering private practice in Havana.

He also served as the state president and national vice-president for the Jaycees before entering politics.

He served as a teacher and community organizer before entering elective office.

He served as deputy mayor of St. John's before entering provincial politics.

He served as mayor of Vernon before entering provincial politics.