Voters in Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook reelected Liberal incumbent Darrel Samson in the 2019 elections.
The 2015 red wave in Atlantic Canada helped Liberal Darrell Samson earn his seat in the riding of Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, defeating longtime NDP MP Peter Stoffer.
Candidates
Liberal: Darrell Samson (Incumbent)
Conservative: Kevin Copley
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NDP: Matt Stickland
Green: Anthony Edmonds
PPC: Sybil Hogg
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The riding consists of part of the Halifax Regional Municipality located on the Atlantic coast between Lake Charlotte and Jeddore Harbour.
More geographical information on the electoral district can be found at Elections Canada.
History
This riding was held by veterans advocate and NDP MP Peter Stoffer from 1997 until 2015 when he was defeated by current Liberal MP Darrell Samson.
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