Results, Ridings and Candidates
Miramichi
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 157/157 polls | |||
| CON | Tilly O'Neill-Gordon | 12,055 | 42.01 |
Elected |
| LIB | Charles Hubbard | 10,606 | 36.96 |
|
| NDP | Donald Doucet | 4,928 | 17.17 |
|
| GRN | Todd Smith | 1,107 | 3.86 |
|
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 »- Tilly O'Neill-Gordon
- Todd Smith
- Charles Hubbard (Incumbent)
- Donald Doucet
Tilly O'Neill-Gordon
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Age: 59
Profession: Teacher
Career Background: Was an elementary school teacher for 33 years. Started teaching in Escuminac before moving on to Nelson, Chatham Head and Ian Baille Primary in Chatham. Retired in 2003 until she started working as a substitute teacher at the Burnt Church School.
Contact information:
Telephone: 506 773 7070
Todd Smith
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Pursuing a BA in history, secondary education and social studies
Profession: Student
Community Activities: A member of Sustainable Development Action Group, Bishop's University Environmental Committee, Big Buddies Mentoring Program, Bishop's University Mentoring and Tutoring and Student Safety. Worked as the camp director at a United Church camp in B.C.
Contact information:
Telephone: 819-679-2341
Charles Hubbard
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 29, 1940
Age: 67
Birthplace: Newcastle, N.B.
Education: BA in history and economics, University of New Brunswick; B.Ed.; MA in history; Certified High School Administrator; graduated from the Royal Canadian School of Infantry, 1961.
Profession: Educator
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Patricia
Children: Four - Calvin, David, Leslie and John
Career Background: Began his career at Harkins High School in Newcastle in 1963, teaching later at North and South Esk and then assumed principalships in Chatham and Newcastle. Prior to 1993, he was principal of Miramichi Valley High School in Newcastle. He was active in the New Brunswick Teachers' Federation, the New Brunswick Principals' Council and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Community Activities: Served for many years as a director and president of Northumberland Cooperative Dairy. Involved also in farming and forestry, he has been a member of the Canadian Hereford Association for more than 30 years, and in the Northumberland Woodlot Owner's Association. He has been active in recreational development and the Miramichi salmon sports fishery.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Miramichi in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006
Political History
Cabinet: Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Committee: Former chair: Fisheries and Oceans; Agriculture and Agri-Food. Former Member: Public Accounts; Indian and Northern Affairs. Member: Transport.
Caucus: Official Opposition critic for Rural Affairs. Former chair, Atlantic Caucus.
Contact information:
nbliberal.ca/web/charles_hubbard.html
Donald Doucet
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Neguac, N.B.
Profession: Small business owner
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Annette
Children: Three
Career Background: Co-owns two small businesses in the Neguac area. Former pulp mill worker and trucker.
Community Activities: Involved in minor and senior hockey, senior baseball, softball and broomball. Served as president of a credit union committee, Neguac Sportsplex Arena and several sporting leagues.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in 1999.
Contact information:
Telephone: 506-625-7339
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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