Results, Ridings and Candidates
Bonavista - Gander - Grand Falls - Windsor
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 248/248 polls | |||
| LIB | Scott Simms | 20,089 | 70.27 |
Elected |
| CON | Andrew House | 4,354 | 15.23 |
|
| NDP | Jason Holley | 3,577 | 12.51 |
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| GRN | Robert O'Connor | 568 | 1.99 |
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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 »- Andrew House
- Robert O'Connor
- Scott Simms (Incumbent)
- Jason Holley
Andrew House
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Gander, N.L.
Education: Graduate of the Dalhousie University law school
Profession: Lawyer
Career Background: Following his graduation in 2001, articled with the law firm Blake, Cassels and Graydon, LLP., in Ottawa. Joined the United Nations Mission to Kosovo in 2002 as an adviser on arms control, and police and justice reform. When he returned to Halifax, began practicing criminal law for Nova Scotia Legal Aid. After the 2006 election became an advisor on international law and Atlantic affairs in the office of the Minister of Justice & Attorney General. Most recently, he served as the minister's director of communications.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Halifax in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-256-3100
Robert O'Connor
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 33
Profession: Physician
Career Background: Has been employed as a junior ranger for the government to help manage the nation's forests and parklands. He also founded his own web technology company in 1996. He worked in the Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor hospitals before moving to Twillingate, where he currently works as a family physician.
Contact information:
Scott Simms
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 12, 1970
Age: 37
Birthplace: Bishop's Falls, N.L.
Education: Bachelor of commerce, Mount Allison University; diploma in journalism, Loyalist College.
Profession: Broadcaster and journalist
Career Background: He started his journalism career in Gander as a radio reporter and then went on to Grand Falls-Windsor. Worked on the national Weather Network for more than 10 years. Hosted numerous events at the Bishop's Falls Come Home Year Celebrations in 2000, and does charity work for various organizations.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected as member of Parliament for this riding in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Canadian Heritage and on Fisheries and Oceans.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-468-2626 (Bonavista office)
Telephone: 709-256-3130 (Gander office)
Telephone: 709-489-8470 (Grand Falls - Windsor office)
Jason Holley
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 3, 1978
Age: 30
Birthplace: Ottawa
Profession: Artist
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Rosalind Ford
Career Background: Self-employed as a craftsperson and artist.
Community Activities: Activism through Oxfam and MUN Oxfam, mainly related to global food security and education. Involvement in the arts community with Craft Council board and Folk Arts Council board.
Mailing address:
Box 222 RR 1
Amherst Cove, N.L.
A0C 2A0
Contact information:
Telephone: 709-405-2007
Cell: 709-691-1473
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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