Polls open across Newfoundland and Labrador today as voters choose the next provincial government in a decisive race for the province’s future.
Election Day Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Voters across Newfoundland and Labrador are heading to the polls today to elect the province’s next government. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. NT, and 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. AT in most of Labrador. This marks the final major election in what has been a politically active year for the province.
A Year of Voting and Political Momentum
After a federal election in April and provincewide municipal elections in September, today’s provincial vote is the third and final ballot of 2025. Many voters say the back-to-back campaigns have kept politics front of mind as key issues like affordability, health care, and jobs continue to dominate discussions.
Leaders Compete for Provincial Control
The Liberal Party, in power since 2015, is seeking a fourth term under current leader John Hogan, who succeeded former premiers Dwight Ball and Andrew Furey.
The Progressive Conservative Party, led by Tony Wakeham, and the New Democratic Party, headed by Jim Dinn, are both campaigning to unseat the governing Liberals.
Promises That Could Shape the Province
Hogan’s Liberals are focusing on an agreement with Quebec to replace the historic 1969 Churchill Falls deal — a move they say could bring jobs, lower energy costs, and help pay down provincial debt. The plan includes a $70 million investment to reduce the HST on power bills and the creation of 10,000 jobs.
Wakeham’s PCs have promised to expand nursing education, boost emergency staffing, and increase the seniors’ benefit by 20 per cent, indexing it to inflation.
Meanwhile, Dinn’s NDP platform proposes saving $400 million by phasing out travel nurses, investing in 1,000 affordable housing units annually, and raising the minimum wage to $22 per hour.
Why This Vote Matters for Newfoundland and Labrador
This election could determine how Newfoundland and Labrador tackles some of its biggest challenges — from economic recovery and population decline to rising energy and health-care costs. The outcome will also influence how the province manages its new relationship with Quebec and future energy development.
How and When Results Will Be Announced
Vote counting begins as soon as polls close tonight. Full results and live updates will be broadcast across Newfoundland and Labrador, with projections expected to emerge later in the evening.
As election night unfolds, residents will learn whether the Liberals retain power for a fourth term or if voters have chosen to hand the reins to a new government.
