ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Results from what promises to be the most unique modern provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador's history have been released.
And just as the snow is piling up outside, so too will the flow of news and information about the winners, the losers, and the future of the province's House of Assembly
Things will be progressing quickly and we've got a team of reporters positioned to bring you the most up-to-date news as it happens, so here's what you need to know to stay informed today, starting with a look at the results for each district and a preview of which party will have power in the House:
Editor's Note: Results are not official until Tuesday, March. 30, 2021.
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In Brief
Students of democracy
Adult-aged eligible electors weren't the only ones who would have given the Liberals a majority in the legislature. Students from 60 elementary and high schools from around N.L. and representing 32 of the 40 voting districts cast 4,972 ballots — 38 per cent of them in favour of Andrew Furey and the Liberals forming the next government.
The Liberals claimed 17 seats, the Tories 14, the NDP claimed one and Eddie Joyce was elected as the sole independent. There was a tie in the electoral district of Ferryland between the Liberal candidate Cheryl O'Brien and PC Loyola O'Driscoll.
Furey also won in the electoral district of Humber – Gros Morne with 57 per cent of the vote — and unlike his counterparts in Tory Leader Ches Crosbie and NDP Leader Alison Coffin, both defeated in their respective St. John's region riding.
What's more, only 111 of the votes were rejected — less than 3 per cent. Will we be able to say the same of the official votes tallied by Elections Newfoundland and Labrador?
Visit studentvote.ca for a full breakdown — district by district — of how the kids voted in N.L.
FFAW-Unifor calls for stronger support
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers union didn't waste any time calling for stronger support from Andrew Furey's re-elected government.
A news release issued shortly after the election results were released indicates that the union will continue to seek government action and commitment to Liberal promises made during the 2019 election.
"What is needed most right now is a champion for our inshore fishery who is committed to creating opportunities for rural Newfoundland and Labrador, and securing safe workplaces for all workers” FFAW-Unifor President Keith Sullivan stated in the release.
Among the union's priorities are improving transparency in price negotiations, investing in young harvesters, and ensuring sustainable and secure work in the local industry, particularly by eliminating barriers to new entrants created by corporate concentration.
🔴 MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW-Unifor Look Forward to Reiterating Priorities with Re-elected Liberal Government. READ MORE:...
Posted by FFAW/Unifor on Saturday, March 27, 2021
What the parties are saying
PC Party
FYI - 2019 vs 2021 #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/FHM3mG3rlq
— Kristina Ennis (@kristinaennis) March 27, 2021
Liberal Party
— Barb Sweet (@BarbSweetTweets) March 27, 2021
Thank you, Newfoundland and Labrador! It’s an honour and a privilege to be our province’s 14th premier. Thank you to Allison, Maggie, Rachael, Mark, my whole family and team. Your support and dedication are everything. Congratulations to all parties, candidates, and teams. pic.twitter.com/5uEKOlIZHs
— Andrew Furey (@FureyAndrew) March 27, 2021
I accept the results. Just off the phone from wishing Helen Conway Ottenheimer my congrats. Let’s rally this province, get behind our elected representatives, and give them our support! #nlpoli
— George "Wash Your Hands" Murphy (@GeorgeMurphyOil) March 27, 2021
NDP
Telegram Election Team
Barb Sweet
Diane Crocker
Andrew Robinson
Joe Gibbons
Campaign memories
What started as a fairly normal political campaign season of PET Scanner commitments, better dental care, vows to fight for offshore oil workers, and ignited the province's fading economic fortunes was turned on its head with a virulent COVID-19 variant outbreak. Here's a look back at how we got here and what happened along the way:
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