2022 New Brunswick municipal elections
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Municipal elections were held in the Canadian province of New Brunswick on 28 November 2022 to elect local governments in newly formed municipalities following the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reform process.[1] The new municipalities will come into existence on 1 January 2023.[2] In total, there will be elections for 50 new municipalities and 12 rural districts,[3] with a total of 446 elected positions. Of the 446 positions, 148 seats were elected by acclamation. Four spots had no candidates at all and will be filled with by-elections in May 2023.[4] Elections are not being held in larger municipalities such as Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton which did not go through the government reform.[5]
Results for select municipalities are as follows:
Beaurivage
The results for mayor of Beaurivage are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold J. Vautour | 1,420 | 56.82 |
| Roger Doiron | 979 | 39.18 |
| Brian D. Stevens | 100 | 4.00 |
Beausoleil
The results for mayor of Beausoleil are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Hebert | 1,323 | 55.80 |
| Diane Gllant | 1,048 | 44.20 |
Belle-Baie
The results for mayor of Belle-Baie are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Guitard | 2,138 | 46.23 |
| Rachel Boudreau | 1,829 | 39.55 |
| Maxime Lejeune | 658 | 14.23 |
Butternut Valley
The results for mayor of Butternut Valley are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Brown | 305 | 38.66 |
| Frank Jopp | 299 | 37.90 |
| Steven Ronald Tingley | 108 | 13.69 |
| Dave Cruickshank | 77 | 9.76 |
Campbellton
Incumbent Campbellton mayor Ian Comeau ran against Atholville mayor Jean-Guy Levesque.[6]
The results for mayor of Campbellton are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Guy Levesque | 3,306 | 67.10 |
| Ian Comeau | 1,498 | 30.40 |
| Kevin Bond | 123 | 2.50 |
Cap-Acadie
Louise Landry, the mayor of Beaubassin East ran for mayor.
The results for mayor of Cap-Acadie are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Serge Leger | 2,255 | 61.21 |
| Louise Landry | 854 | 23.18 |
| Gilles Cormier | 575 | 15.61 |
Caraquet
The results for mayor of Caraquet are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Thériault | Acclaimed | |
Carleton North
The results for mayor of the District of Carleton North are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harvey | 1,462 | 53.79 |
| Karl E. Curtis | 610 | 22.44 |
| Charles MacDonald | 496 | 18.25 |
| Charles Hugh McNair | 150 | 5.52 |
Central York
The results for mayor of Central York are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| David R. Duplessis | 746 | 46.89 |
| Chris Duffie | 503 | 31.62 |
| Blaine Nason | 302 | 18.97 |
| Edward F. Merrithew | 40 | 2.51 |
Champdoré
The results for mayor of Champdoré are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Pierre Richard | 1,134 | 61.40 |
| Donald Bastarache | 713 | 38.60 |
Eastern Charlotte
The results for mayor of Eastern Charlotte are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| John D. Craig | Acclaimed | |
Fundy Albert
The results for mayor of Fundy Albert are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Rochon | 793 | 46.13' |
| Andrew Casey | 499 | 29.03 |
| Peter Jubb | 427 | 24.84 |
Fundy-St. Martins
The results for mayor of Fundy-St. Martins are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| James Bedford | Acclaimed | |
Grand-Bouctouche
The results for mayor of Grand-Bouctouche are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Aldeo Saulnier | 1,233 | 58.05 |
| Jean-Noël Allain | 891 | 41.95 |
Grand Falls
School district director general Bertrand Beaulieu was elected by acclamation.[7]
The results for mayor of Grand Falls are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bertrand Beaulieu | Acclaimed | |
Grand Lake
The results for mayor of Grand Lake are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Nicklin | Acclaimed | |
Hampton
The results for mayor of Hampton are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey Doucet | Acclaimed | |
Hautes-Terres
The results for mayor of Hautes-Terres are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Landry | Acclaimed | |
Heron Bay
Dalhousie mayor Normand Pelletier was elected mayor. He defeated Charlo mayor Gaétan Pelletier and Dalhousie councillor Gail Fearon.[8]
The results for mayor of Heron Bay are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Normand Pelletier | 1,253 | 53.50 |
| Gail Fearon | 690 | 29.46 |
| Gaétan Pelletier | 399 | 17.04 |
Île-de-Lamèque
The results for mayor of Île-de-Lamèque are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Savoie | 1,256 | 46.73 |
| Jules Haché | 957 | 35.60 |
| Allain Guignard | 409 | 15.22 |
| Paul F. Chiasson | 66 | 2.46 |
Maple Hills
The results for mayor of Maple Hills are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Erica Warren | 722 | 55.54 |
| Tracey Mullin | 578 | 44.46 |
Miramichi River Valley
The results for mayor of Miramichi River Valley are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Earl Russell | Acclaimed | |
Salisbury
The results for mayor of Salisbury are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Campbell | Acclaimed | |
St. Stephen
The results for mayor of the Municipal District of St. Stephen are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Allan MacEachern | 1,071 | 58.78 |
| C. Burton Stewart | 378 | 20.75 |
| Ken Parker | 373 | 20.47 |
Sunbury-York South
The results for mayor of Sunbury-York South are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| David Hayward | 391 | 55.38 |
| Larry Delong | 172 | 24.36 |
| Moe Joseph Lagace | 143 | 20.25 |
Sussex
The results for mayor of Sussex are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Thorne | 1,259 | 86.11 |
| Richard Pearson | 203 | 13.89 |
Tantramar
Shawn Mesheau, the mayor of Sackville ran for mayor.
The results for mayor of Tantramar are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Black | 1,164 | 46.23 |
| R. Shawn Mesheau | 922 | 36.62 |
| Bonnie Swift | 432 | 17.16 |
Woodstock
Incumbent Woodstock mayor Arthur Slipp ran against Town councillor Trina Milbury (Jones).
The results for mayor of Woodstock are as follows:
| Mayoral Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Trina Milbury | 1,290 | 55.08 |
| Arthur L. Slipp | 981 | 41.89 |
| Mark J. Dumas | 71 | 3.03 |
References
- ^ "Local Government and Rural District Advisory Committee Elections - Positions to Elect". Elections New Brunswick New Brunswick. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Excitement, apathy as some N.B. residents to vote for first time in municipal elections". CBC. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Local elections get enough candidates for functioning councils". CBC. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Elections coming up for 62 newly formed, amalgamated communities". CBC. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Élections municipales: les jeux sont faits au Nouveau-Brunswick
- ^ Municipalité régionale de Grand-Sault: un premier candidat se manifeste
- ^ "Thousands 'going to have a voice,' says mayor, as N.B. residents elect new municipal leaders". CBC. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
External links
- Results website