Alberni-Qualicum

Alberni-Qualicum
British Columbia electoral district
Defunct provincial electoral district
LegislatureLegislative Assembly of British Columbia
District created1999
District abolished2009
First contested2001
Last contested2005
Demographics
Population (2001)50,695
Area (km²)8,553.16
Census division(s)Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Census subdivision(s)Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet

Alberni-Qualicum was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada from 2001 to 2009.

Demographics

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Population, 2001 50,695
Population Change, 1996–2001 -0.2%
Area (km2) 8,553.16
Pop. Density (people per km2) 6

Geography

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1999 redistribution

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The changes from Alberni to Alberni-Qualicum include:

  • Inclusion of Qualicum and other areas to the east

History

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The riding was represented by Scott Fraser of the British Columbia New Democratic Party from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, the seat was held by Gillian Trumper of the Liberal Party of British Columbia from 2001 to 2005.

Election results

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2001 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Gillian Trumper 13,109 53.32 +17.47 $34,684
New Democratic Gerard Janssen 7,395 30.08 -21.93 $10,768
Green Sergio Paone 2,999 12.20 +10.83 $4,066
Marijuana Nicholas Saint Edmund Thorp 1,081 4.40 $1,578
Total valid votes 24,584 100.00
Total rejected ballots 93 0.38
Turnout 24,677 74.70
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +19.7
2005 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures
New Democratic Scott Fraser 13,988 52.60 $71,781
Liberal Gillian Trumper 9,788 36.81 $83,861
Green Jack Thornburgh 1,912 7.19 $281
Marijuana Michael "Mik" Mann 401 1.51 $100
Democratic Reform Jen Fisher-Bradley 292 1.10 $1,777
Independent James Dominic King 209 0.79 $180
Total valid votes 26,590 100
Total rejected ballots 145 0.55
Turnout 26,735 69.02
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