Port de Grave (electoral district)

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

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

Fishing is a prime industry in the district and many people commute to work in the St. John's area. Bay Roberts is 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 includes 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 abolished in 2015, and was succeeded by the new district of Harbour Grace-Port de Grave.

Members of the House of Assembly

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

  Member Party Term
  Glenn Littlejohn Progressive Conservative 2011–2015
  Roland Butler Liberal 2001–2011
  John Efford Liberal 1985–2001
  Randy Collins Progressive Conservative 1979–1985
  Eric Dawe Newfoundland Reform Liberal Party 1975–1979
  George Wilson Progressive Conservative 1972–1975
  Eric Dawe Liberal 1962–1972
  Llewellyn Strange Liberal 1956–1962
  Isaac Mercer Liberal 1951–1956
  George T. Makinson Liberal 1949–1951

Election results
2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeGlenn Littlejohn3,64760.13%–
LiberalLeanne Hussey2,02233.34%
  NDP Sarah Downey 396 6.53%
2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalRoland Butler332950.75%
Progressive ConservativeGlenn Littlejohn306946.78%–
  NDP Randy Wayne Dawe 162 2.47%

[2]

2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalRoland Butler398362.66%
Progressive ConservativeClarence Gosse237437.34%–

[3]

By-election, 2001 On resignation of John Efford
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalRoland Butler330950.75%
Progressive ConservativeEd Neil321149.24%–
1999 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalJohn Efford4488
Progressive ConservativePaul Cooper1026––
  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.
  2. Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  3. Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.

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