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Tony Wakeham

Tony Wakeham (born July 16, 1956) is a Canadian politician and businessman who has served as the 16th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2025. He has represented Stephenville-Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly since 2019, and has served as the leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Party since 2023.

Infobox

Monarch
Charles III
Lieutenant Governor
Joan Marie Aylward
Deputy
Barry Petten
Preceded by
John Finn
Succeeded by
John Hogan
Born
(1956-07-16) July 16, 1956 (age 69)Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada
Political party
Progressive Conservative
Spouse
Patricia Wakeham
Children
2
Residence
Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador
Alma mater
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Occupation
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Website
www.tonywakeham.ca
Party
Progressive Conservative

Tables

Point allocation by ballot · Electoral history › Leadership elections
Name
Name
Candidate
Name
Ballot 1
Votes
Ballot 2
Votes
Tony Wakeham
Tony Wakeham
Candidate
Tony Wakeham
Ballot 1
1,81645.4%
Ballot 2
2,09152.0%
Eugene Manning
Eugene Manning
Candidate
Eugene Manning
Ballot 1
1,63640.9%
Ballot 2
1,90948.0%
Lloyd Parrott
Lloyd Parrott
Candidate
Lloyd Parrott
Ballot 1
54813.7%
Ballot 2
Eliminated
Total Points
Total Points
Candidate
Total Points
Ballot 1
4,000.00
Ballot 2
4,000.00
Candidate
Ballot 1
Ballot 2
Name
Votes
Votes
Tony Wakeham
1,81645.4%
2,09152.0%
Eugene Manning
1,63640.9%
1,90948.0%
Lloyd Parrott
54813.7%
Eliminated
Total Points
4,000.00
4,000.00
2018 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election · Electoral history › Leadership elections
Name
Name
Candidate
Name
Ballot 1
Points
Ches Crosbie
Ches Crosbie
Candidate
Ches Crosbie
Ballot 1
2,298.92 57.47%
Tony Wakeham
Tony Wakeham
Candidate
Tony Wakeham
Ballot 1
1,701.08 42.53%
Total points
Total points
Candidate
Total points
Ballot 1
4,000.00
Candidate
Ballot 1
Name
Points
Ches Crosbie
2,298.92 57.47%
Tony Wakeham
1,701.08 42.53%
Total points
4,000.00
· Electoral history › Provincial elections
Party
Party
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Party
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Candidate
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Votes
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
%
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
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Total valid votes
Total valid votes
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Total valid votes
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
5,007
Total rejected ballots
Total rejected ballots
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Turnout
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Turnout
Eligible voters
Eligible voters
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Eligible voters
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Stephenville-Port au Port
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
mw- ±%
Progressive Conservative
Tony Wakeham
3,820
76.29
+16.63
Liberal
Jeff Young
1,044
20.85
-17.00
New Democratic
Susan Jarvis
143
2.86
+0.38
Total valid votes
5,007
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
Progressive Conservative hold
Swing
+16.81
· Electoral history › Provincial elections
Party
Party
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Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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Total valid votes
Total valid votes
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Total valid votes
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4,158
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99.59
Total rejected ballots
Total rejected ballots
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Total rejected ballots
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17
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0.41
Turnout
Turnout
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Turnout
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4,175
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43.41
Eligible voters
Eligible voters
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Eligible voters
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9,618
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Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Progressive Conservative
Tony Wakeham
2,481
59.67
+9.36
Liberal
Kevin Aylward
1,574
37.85
-11.83
New Democratic
Jamie Ruby
103
2.48
Total valid votes
4,158
99.59
Total rejected ballots
17
0.41
Turnout
4,175
43.41
Eligible voters
9,618
Progressive Conservative hold
Swing
+10.60
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· Electoral history › Provincial elections
Party
Party
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Candidate
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Votes
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
%
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
±%
Total valid votes
Total valid votes
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Total rejected ballots
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Turnout
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Turnout
Eligible voters
Eligible voters
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Eligible voters
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Progressive Conservative
Tony Wakeham
2,512
Liberal
John Finn
2,481
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters

References

  1. "Tony Wakeham wins PC leadership, setting stage for next election"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tory-leadership-newfoundland-labrador-1.6995742
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia
    https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/tony-wakeham
  3. "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-election-list-of-winners-1.5965873
  4. "Cabinet ministers Letto and Hawkins among 9 defeated Liberals". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 17, 2019.
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/defeated-incumbents-1.5139759
  5. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/quick-sketch-n-l-progressive-203128196.html
    https://ca.news.yahoo.com/quick-sketch-n-l-progressive-203128196.html
  6. www.cbc.ca
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190510055554/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/john-finn-tony-wakeham-1.5127754
  7. www.thetelegram.com
    http://www.thetelegram.com/news/local/tony-wakeham-enters-pc-leadership-race-167785/
  8. www.cbc.ca
    https://web.archive.org/web/20171206083441/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tony-wakeham-pc-candidacy-1.4433887
  9. "The new leader of the Progressive Conservative party in N.L. has a familiar last name"
    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pc-leadership-convention-1.4639739
  10. The Telegram
    http://www.thetelegram.com/news/local/ches-crosbie-is-the-new-pc-party-leader-205914/
  11. "MHA Tony Wakeham makes bid for PC Party's leadership"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tony-wakeham-pc-leadership-1.6716917
  12. "Tony Wakeham wins PC leadership, setting stage for next election"
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tory-leadership-newfoundland-labrador-1.6995742
  13. The Globe and Mail
    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-newfoundland-labrador-election-horgan-dinn-wakeham/
  14. https://thewalrus.ca/churchill-falls-could-make-newfoundland-rich-or-break-it-again/
    https://thewalrus.ca/churchill-falls-could-make-newfoundland-rich-or-break-it-again/
  15. CBC News
    https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/newfoundland-labrador/2025/results
  16. "Wakeham Claims PC Party Leadership With Second-Ballot Victory"
    https://vocm.com/2023/10/14/wakeham-leadership-win/
  17. CBC News
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/after-big-win-big-challenges-await-premier-designate-tony-wakeham-9.6938847
  18. https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/newfoundland-labrador/2025/results/#/riding/27312
    https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/newfoundland-labrador/2025/results/#/riding/27312
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