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Coon in 2023
Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)
Green David Coon 3,64644.5%
Progressive Conservative Daniel Chippin2,30728.1%
Liberal Joni Leger2,24427.4%
Total valid votes8,197
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
Source: Elections New Brunswick [54] [55]

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