Results
The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reform | Kenneth Williams | 2,381 | 57.93 | ||
| Liberal | Frederick John Lysnar | 1,729 | 42.07 | ||
| Majority | 652 | 15.86 | |||
| Turnout | 4,110 | ||||
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The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reform | Kenneth Williams | 2,381 | 57.93 | ||
| Liberal | Frederick John Lysnar | 1,729 | 42.07 | ||
| Majority | 652 | 15.86 | |||
| Turnout | 4,110 | ||||
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