Alberni-Qualicum
British Columbia electoral district
Defunct provincial electoral district
LegislatureLegislative Assembly of British Columbia
District created1999
District abolished2009
First contested2001
Last contested2005
Demographics
Population (2001)50,695
Area (km²)8,553.16
Census division(s)Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Census subdivision(s)Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet

Alberni-Qualicum was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada from 2001 to 2009.

Demographics

Population, 2001 50,695
Population Change, 1996–2001 -0.2%
Area (km²) 8,553.16
Pop. Density (people per km²) 6

Geography

1999 redistribution

The changes from Alberni to Alberni-Qualicum include:

  • Inclusion of Qualicum and other areas to the east

History

The riding was represented by Scott Fraser of the British Columbia New Democratic Party from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, the seat was held by Gillian Trumper of the Liberal Party of British Columbia from 2001 to 2005.

Election results

2001 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalGillian Trumper13,10953.32+17.47$34,684
New DemocraticGerard Janssen7,39530.08-21.93$10,768
GreenSergio Paone2,99912.20+10.83$4,066
MarijuanaNicholas Saint Edmund Thorp1,0814.40$1,578
Total valid votes 24,584 100.00
Total rejected ballots 93 0.38
Turnout 24,677 74.70
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +19.7
2005 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%Expenditures
New DemocraticScott Fraser13,98852.60$71,781
LiberalGillian Trumper9,78836.81$83,861
GreenJack Thornburgh1,9127.19$281
MarijuanaMichael "Mik" Mann4011.51$100
Democratic ReformJen Fisher-Bradley2921.10$1,777
IndependentJames Dominic King2090.79$180
Total valid votes 26,590 100
Total rejected ballots 145 0.55
Turnout 26,735 69.02


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