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Andrew Furey

Andrew John Furey (born July 2, 1975) is a Canadian politician and surgeon who was the 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, from 2020 to 2025. A member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party, Furey represented Humber-Gros Morne in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2020-2025. On February 25, 2025, Furey announced his intention to resign as premier and leader of the Liberal Party as soon as a successor was chosen. His successor, John Hogan, was sworn-in on May 9, 2025.

Infobox

Monarchs
Elizabeth II Charles III
Lieutenant Governor
Judy Foote Joan Marie Aylward
Deputy
Siobhán Coady
Preceded by
Dwight Ball
Succeeded by
Mike Goosney
Born
Andrew John Furey (1975-07-02) July 2, 1975 (age 50)St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Political party
Liberal
Parents
mw- George Furey (father)Karen Furey (mother)
Relatives
Chuck Furey (uncle)
Residence(s)
Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Alma mater
Memorial University of Newfoundland (BS, MD)
Profession
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Party
Liberal

Tables

· Electoral record
Party
Party
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Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Total valid votes
Total valid votes
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Total valid votes
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4,437
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99.48
Total rejected ballots
Total rejected ballots
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Total rejected ballots
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23
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0.52
Turnout
Turnout
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Turnout
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4,460
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44.83
Eligible voters
Eligible voters
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Eligible voters
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9,948
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Party
Candidate
Votes
%
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Liberal
Andrew Furey
2,838
63.96
+0.01
Progressive Conservative
Jim Goudie
1,492
33.63
+8.58
New Democratic
Sheina Lerman
107
2.41
+0.14
Total valid votes
4,437
99.48
Total rejected ballots
23
0.52
Turnout
4,460
44.83
Eligible voters
9,948
Liberal hold
Swing
-4.28
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Humber-Gros Morne - By-election, 6 October 2020Resignation of Dwight Ball · Electoral record
Total valid votes
Total valid votes
Party
Total valid votes
Party
5,318
Candidate
55.11
Votes
-13.00
Eligible voters
Eligible voters
Party
Eligible voters
Party
9,650
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Liberal
Andrew Furey
3,401
63.95
-5.99
Progressive Conservative
Mike Goosney
1,332
25.05
-5.01
NL Alliance
Graydon Pelley
464
8.73
+8.73
New Democratic
Graham Downey-Sutton
121
2.28
+2.28
Total valid votes
5,318
55.11
-13.00
Eligible voters
9,650
Liberal hold
Swing
-0.49
2020 Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election [52][53] · Electoral record
Name
Name
Candidate
Name
Ballot 1
Votes
Ballot 1
Points
Andrew Furey
Andrew Furey
Candidate
Andrew Furey
Ballot 1
13,64564.42%
Ballot 1
26,443 66.11%
John Abbott
John Abbott
Candidate
John Abbott
Ballot 1
7,53735.58%
Ballot 1
13,557 33.89%
Total
Total
Candidate
Total
Ballot 1
21,182
Ballot 1
40,000
Candidate
Ballot 1
Name
Votes
Points
Andrew Furey
13,64564.42%
26,443 66.11%
John Abbott
7,53735.58%
13,557 33.89%
Total
21,182
40,000

References

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  15. "A Dollar A Day foundation launches in St. John's, aims to change front lines of mental health"
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  16. "From premier to published author: Andrew Furey releases book about work in Haiti"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/andrew-furey-book-haiti-hope-in-the-balance-1.5759629
  17. "Political life a 'noble calling', says surgeon Andrew Furey"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/political-life-a-noble-calling-says-surgeon-andrew-furey-1.3030326
  18. "No immediate plans to enter politics, Andrew Furey says amid rumours"
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  25. "N.L. Premier Andrew Furey wins byelection, seat in House of Assembly"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/furey-humber-gros-morne-byelection-win-1.5752667
  26. "Andrew Furey Takes Humber-Gros Morne Byelection and Secures Seat in Legislature"
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  27. "N.L. heading to the polls on Feb. 13 as Andrew Furey seeks Liberal majority"
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    https://x.com/alliance_nl/status/1292844391749517314
  49. "It's official. Nfld and Labrador Alliance party leader Graydon Pelley says he will be a candidate in the upcoming by-election in Humber-Gros Morne; the seat vacated by former Premier Dwight Ball earlier this week. Pelley speaks exclusively with @NTVNewsNL tonight at 6 pm. @nlpoli https://t.co/ltDJG36eef"
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