Liberal Seeks Recount After 18-Vote Loss in Newfoundland and Labrador Election

Liberal seeks recount after 18-vote loss in Newfoundland and Labrador election

A Liberal who narrowly lost his seat in Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election says he has asked for a judicial recount in his district.

Liberal candidate Derek Bennett asks for judicial recount of 18-vote result in Lewisporte-Twillingate

Liberal candidate Derek Bennett is asking for a judicial recount of the provincial election results in Lewisporte-Twillingate. Bennett, who remains Speaker of the House of Assembly until a new Speaker is elected, lost the district to PC candidate Mark Butt by 18 votes. A recount is automatic only when the margin is 10 votes or viewer, but a candidate can still request one. “Residents of the Lewisporte–Twillingate District deserve confidence in t…

Derek Bennett Still Considering Whether to Request Judicial Recount

The Liberal candidate in Lewisporte-Twillingate confirms he’s considering whether or not to request a judicial recount in the district. Incumbent Derek Bennett lost the district to PC candidate Mark Butt by a margin of just 18 votes. The former Speaker of the House says he is considering his options and will make his final decision public in the coming days. Bennett has until Monday of next week to make up his mind. An automatic recount is trigg…