Results, Ridings and Candidates
Avalon
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 270/270 polls | |||
| LIB | Scott Andrews | 14,866 | 45.28 |
Elected |
| CON | Fabian Manning | 11,542 | 35.16 |
|
| NDP | Randy Dawe | 5,708 | 17.39 |
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| GRN | Dave Aylward | 713 | 2.17 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »- Fabian Manning (Incumbent)
- Dave Aylward
- Scott Andrews
- Randy Dawe
Fabian Manning
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 24, 1964
Age: 44
Birthplace: St. Bride's, N.L.
Profession: Development coordinator
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sandra Dohey
Children: Three - Fabian Jr., Mark and Heather
Career Background: Spent most of his time working in family business. Has worked as area coordinator, Cape Shore Development Association, and spent 10 years as a member of volunteer Fire Department No. 5 as fire chief.
Community Activities: Has served on: Save Our Hospital Committee, Fisheries Action Committee, Sacred Heart Parish Council, Cape Shore Seniors Housing Association Inc., Recreation Committee, Tourism Association, Harbour Authority and Regional Economic Development Board. Has served as an executive member of Avalon West Community Futures Committee and the Southern Avalon Tourism Industry. Even as MHA, he still volunteers with his hometown fire department, municipal council and Seniors Housing Association.
Electoral History
Municipal: Member of St Bride's council for three terms.
Provincial: Elected in St. Mary's-The Capes in 1993, defeated in Placentia and St. Mary's in 1996; elected in 1999 and 2003.
Federal: Elected in Avalon riding in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Appointed to the Library of Parliament and the Fisheries and Oceans committees on April 26, 2006, and to the committee examining the bill for the protection of the Canadian environment on Dec. 12, 2006.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-337-2109
Dave Aylward
Party: Green Party of Canada
Community Activities: Volunteered as a coach for the Southern Shore Minor Hockey Association, and was also a coach for the Bay Bulls summer recreation 17 and under soccer team. He also helped with the Bauline – Bay Bulls Regional Games this year.
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-689-2269
Scott Andrews
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Studied political science, business, public administration and Newfoundland studies at Memorial University.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Susan Mosher
Community Activities: Volunteered with various groups, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, the Topsail United Church and a high school volleyball team.
Electoral History
Municipal: Currently serves as councillor of Conception Bay South.
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-699-5557
sandrews@conceptionbaysouth.ca
Randy Dawe
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Graduated from Memorial University.
Profession: Salesman
Career Background: From 1988 to 2008 worked at Maple Leaf Oil, selling—among other products—oil from the Come By Chance refinery. Prior to that worked for Canada Dry. Now works for Payless Fuels in Bay Roberts.
Community Activities: A member of the Lions Club and the Board of Trade, and has served as a treasurer of his church.
Electoral History
Municipal: Has been a town councillor in Clarke's Beach.
Federal: Defeated in Bonavista–Trinity–Conception in 1997 as a Progressive Conservative and in 2000 as a member of the Canadian Alliance.
Mailing address:
PO Box 45
Winterton, N.L.
A0B 3M0
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-583-2862
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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