Port de Grave (electoral district)

Port de Grave
Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district
Port de Grave in relation to other districts in Newfoundland
Defunct provincial electoral district
LegislatureNewfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
District created1972
First contested1972
Last contested2011
Demographics
Population (2006)12,015
Electors (2011)8,914

Port de Grave is a defunct provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Fishing was a prime industry in the district and many people commute to work in the St. John's area. Bay Roberts was an important service centre for the region and there is some light industrial activity. In 2011, there were 8,914 eligible voters living within the district.[1]

The district included the communities of Bay Roberts, Bareneed, Bishop's Cove, Blow Me Down, Bryant's Cove, Hibb's Cove, Port de Grave, Ship Cove, Spaniard's Bay, The Dock, Tilton and Upper Island Cove.

The district was one of the strongest Liberal regions of the province, and was one of only three districts to return a Liberal MHA in the 2007 election.[2][3]

The district was abolished in 2015, and was succeeded by the new district of Harbour Grace-Port de Grave.[4]

Members of the House of Assembly

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

Assembly Years Member Party
29th 1949–1951     George T. Makinson Liberal
30th 1951–1956 Isaac Mercer
31st 1956–1959 Llewellyn Strange
32nd 1959–1962
33rd 1962–1966 Eric Dawe
34th 1966–1971
35th 1971–1972 James J. Hussey
36th 1972–1975     George Wilson Progressive Conservative
37th 1975–1979     Eric Dawe Reform Liberal
38th 1979–1982     Randy Collins Progressive Conservative
39th 1982–1985
40th 1985–1989     John Efford Liberal
41st 1989–1993
42nd 1993–1996
43rd 1996–1999
43rd 1999–2001
2001–2003 Roland Butler
44th 2003–2007
45th 2007–2011
46th 2011–2015     Glenn Littlejohn Progressive Conservative

Election results

2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Glenn Littlejohn 3,647 60.13% –
Liberal Leanne Hussey 2,022 33.34%
  NDP Sarah Downey 396 6.53%
2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Roland Butler 3329 50.75%
Progressive Conservative Glenn Littlejohn 3069 46.78% –
  NDP Randy Wayne Dawe 162 2.47%

[5]

2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Roland Butler 3983 62.66%
Progressive Conservative Clarence Gosse 2374 37.34% –

[6]

By-election, 2001 On resignation of John Efford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Roland Butler 3309 50.75%
Progressive Conservative Ed Neil 3211 49.24% –
1999 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Efford 4488
Progressive Conservative Paul Cooper 1026 – –
  NDP Steve Quigley 185

References

  1. ^ "Summary of Polling Divisions PORT DE GRAVE" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Former minister calls Liberal collapse 'catastrophic'". CBC News. October 10, 2007. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  3. ^ "Jones takes on interim Liberal leadership". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 November 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Full list of winners in Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News, November 30, 2015.
  5. ^ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  6. ^ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.