Colchester North

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Colchester North is a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elects one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

The Member of the Legislative Assembly since 2006 has been Karen Casey of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.

The riding includes the northern half of Colchester County. Communities include Debert, Great Village, and Tatamagouche.

[edit] Members of the Legislature

  • Karen Kasey (2006-present)
  • Bill Langille, Progressive Conservative (1999-2006)
  • Ed Lorraine, Liberal (1993-1999)

[edit] Election results

Nova Scotia general election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
     Progressive Conservative Karen Casey 3809 50.96
     Liberal Bob Taylor 1979 26.47
     New Democratic Party Rob Assels 1511 20.21
     Green Judy Davis 176 2.35


Nova Scotia general election, 2003
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
     Progressive Conservative Bill Langille 3324 45.22
     Liberal John Davidson 2183 29.70
     New Democratic Party Garfield Forrest 1843 25.07

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