Lois Boone

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2011 Canadian federal election: Prince George—Peace River
Lois Boone
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Prince George-Mount Robson
In office
October 17, 1991 May 16, 2001
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Conservative Bob Zimmer 23,94662.12−1.47$81,669
New Democratic Lois Boone 9,87625.62+8.04$38,397
Green Hilary Crowley2,3015.97−4.44$11,625
Liberal Ben Levine2,0085.21−3.20$9,197
Pirate Jeremy Cote4151.08
Total valid votes38,546100.0  
Total rejected ballots1250.32−0.03
Turnout38,67154.08+5
Eligible voters71,507
Conservative hold Swing −4.76

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