Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
February 15, 2011
Humber West By-Election: Preliminary Results
The Humber West by-election took place today, Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The following are the preliminary results:
Candidate’s Name | Political Affiliation | Votes Received |
GRANTER, Vaughn | Progressive Conservative Party | 2,109 |
MYERS, Rosie | New Democratic Party | 112 |
WATTON, Mark | Liberal Party | 1,097 |
There were 8,898 eligible electors in the district and a total of 3,318 people voted. This number includes both Special Ballots and votes cast at the advance poll. This results in a voter turnout of 37 per cent.
The official addition of the votes will take place on Friday, February 18, 2011 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The candidate with the most votes at that time will be declared elected.
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Media contact:
Adrienne Luther
Communications Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-1474
709-691-2479
2011 02 15 9:50 p.m.