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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.

 
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