He formerly represented the riding of The Straits - White Bay North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
Prior to entering politics, Taylor worked as a fisherman, and later staff member of the FFAW (fishermens' union).
[1] In March 2011, with the announcement of a federal election, Taylor was nominated to represent the Conservative Party of Canada in Humber—St.
[2] He was defeated by incumbent Liberal MP Gerry Byrne, receiving 7,519 votes.
[3] Taylor had previously challenged Byrne, unsuccessfully contesting the riding as a New Democrat during the 2000 federal election receiving 8,173 votes.