Students elect New Brunswick Liberal Party government in province-wide vote

After learning about government and democracy, researching the parties and candidates, and discussing the future of the province, students cast ballots in a parallel election.

In total, 35,371 votes were reported from 205 schools, with results from all 49 electoral districts. This includes 34,118 valid votes and 1,253 rejected ballots. 

  • The Liberal Party of New Brunswick took 37.8% of the popular vote and won 28 seats, forming a majority government. Susan Holt won her seat in Fredericton South-Silverwood.
  • The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick will form the official opposition with 13 seats and 30.7% of the popular vote. Blaine Higgs won his Quispamsis seat.
  • The New Brunswick Green Party received 21.8% of the popular vote and won 8 seats. David Coon won his seat in Fredericton Lincoln.

VIEW COMPLETE RESULTS HERE: https://studentvote.ca/results/nb2024