N.L. voters re-elect Dwight Ball’s Liberals to form minority government
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador have elected a minority Liberal
government, confounding critics and pollsters who said the incumbent
party had been hobbled by a stalled economy and a disinterested
electorate.
government, confounding critics and pollsters who said the incumbent
party had been hobbled by a stalled economy and a disinterested
electorate.
With most of the polls reporting, the Liberals were
elected or leading in 20 ridings, the Tories were elected or leading in
15, the New Democrats had three and there were two Independents. A total
of 21 seats is needed for a majority.