Michelle Thompson (politician)

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2021 Nova Scotia general election: Antigonish
Michelle Thompson
MLA
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Antigonish
Assumed office
August 17, 2021
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Michelle Thompson 4,70749.98+14.86
Liberal Randy Delorey 2,99731.82-11.56
New Democratic Moraig Macgillivray1,55216.48-3.83
Green Will Fraser1281.36
Atlantica Ryan Smyth340.36-0.83
Total valid votes 9,41899.59
Total rejected ballots390.41
Turnout9,45764.78
Eligible voters 14,599
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +13.21
Source: Elections Nova Scotia [4]

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References

  1. Aly Thomson, "Prominent Liberals lose seats as Tories make gains". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 17, 2021.
  2. Jack Julian, "Health care, housing top of mind for Antigonish candidates". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 2, 2021.
  3. "Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile". Nova Scotia Legislature. Nova Scotia House of Assembly. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  4. "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved October 7, 2021.