Humber West

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Humber West
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.svg Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district
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Humber West in relation to other districts in Newfoundland
Defunct provincial electoral district
Legislature Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
District created1971
First contested 1971
Last contested 2011
Demographics
Population (2006)10,201
Electors (2011)8,403

Humber West is a defunct provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2011, there were 8,403 eligible voters living within the district. [1]

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The district includes the western part of Corner Brook, as well as the communities of Gallants, George's Lake, Pinchgut Lake and Spruce Brook. The district has elected a member of the governing party in every election since confederation, with the exception of future premier Danny Williams' by-election win two years before he led his Progressive Conservative Party to power.

The seat has been held by three former premiers of the province. From 2001 to 2010, premier Williams held the seat, from 1971 to 1979 the seat was represented by premier, Frank Moores and from 1966 to 1971 the seat was held by Joey Smallwood.

The riding voted for the party to form government in every election since Newfoundland became a province in 1949.

The district was abolished in 2015, and was succeeded by the new district of Corner Brook.

Members of the House of Assembly

The district has elected the following members of the House of Assembly:

 MemberPartyTerm
  Vaughn Granter Progressive Conservative 2011–2015
  Danny Williams Progressive Conservative 2001-2010
  Paul Dicks Liberal 1989-2001
 Ray Baird Progressive Conservative 1979-1989
  Frank Moores Progressive Conservative 1971-1979
  Joseph R. Smallwood Liberal 1966-1971
  Charles H. Ballam Liberal 1949-1966

[2]

Election results

2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Vaughn Granter 233559.38%–
Liberal Donna Luther83321.19%
  NDP Jordan Stringer76419.43%

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By-Election - February 15, 2011 On the resignation of Danny Williams, December 3, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Vaughn Granter210963.58%–
Liberal Mark Watton109733.06%
  NDP Rosie Myers1123.38%

[3]

2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Danny Williams 375587.92%–
Liberal Maurice Budgell51612.08%

[4]

2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Danny Williams382368.72%–
Liberal Edward Buckle153327.56%
  NDP Matthew Robbins2073.72%

[5] }

By-election, 2001 On the resignation of Paul Dicks
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Progressive Conservative Danny Williams360672.01%–
Liberal June Alteen121524.26%
  NDP Kris Watton1863.71%
1999 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Paul Dicks 281458.40%
Progressive Conservative Pat Callahan115223.91%–
  NDP Paul Bourgeois85217.68%

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References

  1. ↑ "Summary of Polling Divisions HUMBER WEST" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
  3. ↑ Premier Announces Date for By-Election in District of Humber West
  4. ↑ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  5. ↑ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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