Voters in Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe elected Liberal incumbent Ginette Petitpas-Taylor in the 2019 election.
Petitpas-Taylor was considered as a heavy favourite to be reelected in this riding, which was a traditional Liberal stronghold between 1988 and 2008.
Candidates
Liberal: Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Incumbent)
Conservative: Sylvie Godin-Charest
NDP: Luke MacLaren
Green: Claire Kelly
PPC: Stephen Driver
Animal Protection Party: Brad MacDonald
Christian Heritage Party: Rhys Williams
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Geography
This largely urban riding was made slightly smaller for 2015, with the eastern-most portion, including Lakeburn, moving into the Beauséjour riding.
History
The Liberal party held this seat for 23 years, until Robert Goguen’s win for the Conservatives in 2011.
Traditionally a battle between the Liberals and Conservatives, the NDP showed a strong gain here in 2011 to make it a three-way race.