Pleasantville (electoral district)

Pleasantville was a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It existed from 1975 to 1996. The district was located in the north end of St. John's.

The riding was created for the 1975 election out of parts of St. John's East Extern and St. John's Centre. It was abolished before the 1996 election, mostly into Virginia Waters and St. John's East, with small parts going to Cape St. Francis and St. John's North.

Members of the House of Assembly

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

  Member Party Term
  Jerome W. Dinn Progressive Conservative 1975-1989
  Walter Noel Liberal 1989-1996

Election results

1993 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalWalter Noel3,48346.07-1.06
Progressive ConservativeRandy Pearcey3,23242.75+0.10
New DemocraticElaine Price84611.19+0.96
Total valid votes 7,56199.72
Total rejected ballots 210.28+0.02
Turnout 7,58281.25+6.38
Eligible voters 9,332
Liberal hold Swing -0.58
Source: Elections Newfoundland and Labrador[1]
1989 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%
LiberalWalter Noel3,48347.12
Progressive ConservativeStephen Stafford3,23242.65
New DemocraticDennis MacKay84610.23
Total valid votes 6,96999.74
Total rejected ballots 180.26
Turnout 6,98774.87
Eligible voters 9,332
Source: Elections Newfoundland and Labrador[2]

References

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