Tom Lush

Thomas Lush (born March 1, 1939) is a Canadian educator and former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador.

He represented the riding of Terra Nova in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1983 and from 1996 to 2003, and Bonavista North from 1985 to 1996.

He was born in Gambo, the son of Gordon Lush,[1] and was educated at Memorial University.

He taught school in various Newfoundland communities, also serving as vice-principal and principal.

[2] He was later the President of the Liberal Party of Canada's riding association in St. John's East.