Judicial recount in Newfoundland riding continues as judge weighs 1,000 contested ballots after a 12-vote margin.
With a long weekend ahead, uncertainty lingers in the Newfoundland riding of Terra Nova–The Peninsulas, where a federal election recount has yet to produce a final result. The recount, which began Monday in the town of Marystown, has entered a critical phase as a judge reviews contested ballots.
Recount Triggered by Razor-Thin Margin
The recount was set in motion after the April 28 general election results showed Liberal candidate Anthony Germain ahead of Conservative rival Jonathan Rowe by just 12 votes. That narrow difference triggered an automatic judicial review under federal election rules.
Marystown, located approximately 200 kilometres from St. John’s, has become the centre of national attention as Elections Canada officials have now completed a full recount of more than 41,000 ballots cast in the riding.
Final Call Rests with the Judge
Though the ballot recount is complete, the outcome remains undecided. The judge overseeing the process is currently determining the validity of roughly 1,000 contested ballots. These disputed votes could swing the final result and determine who represents the rural Newfoundland riding in Parliament.
One of Two Recounts Nationwide
This judicial recount is one of only two underway across Canada. A separate review is also taking place in Ontario’s Milton East–Halton Hills South riding, underscoring the national stakes and the razor-thin margins seen in several ridings during this election.
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