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Sam Johnston
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
for Miramichi Bay-Neguac
Assumed office
October 21, 2024
Preceded byRéjean Savoie
Personal details
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversity of New Brunswick

Sam Johnston is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2024 election. He was elected in the riding of Miramichi Bay-Neguac, unseating Progressive Conservative member Réjean Savoie.[1]

Johnston is a graduate from the University of New Brunswick. Prior to his election, he served on Miramichi City Council.[2]

Electoral record

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2024 New Brunswick general election: Miramichi Bay-Neguac
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Sam Johnston 4,219 52.24 +9.4
Progressive Conservative Réjean Savoie 3,146 38.95 +12.3
Green Wayne Hitchcock 711 8.80 -0.7
Total valid votes 8,076 99.72
Total rejected ballots 23 0.28
Turnout 8,099 65.39
Eligible voters 12,386
Liberal hold Swing -1.4
Source: Elections New Brunswick[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rudderham, Hannah (October 21, 2024). "In northern N.B., Liberals continue to dominate PCs re-elected in 2 Miramichi ridings". CBC News.
  2. ^ "Sam Johnston – Liberal Party". New Brunswick Liberal Party. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  3. ^ https://globalnews.ca/news/10794792/new-brunswick-election-2024-results-miramichi-bay-neguac/