TOPIC: PEI VOTES 2023
Analysis
Where Prince Edward Island politics goes from here
In some ways, Monday’s provincial election followed a familiar pattern, but in others it represented the entrenchment of the biggest change in Prince Edward Island politics since Confederation.
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'I need to make it happen': Pressure's on for PCs to turn campaign promises into reality
Premier Dennis King said on election night: 'Tonight we party; tonight we celebrate. But tomorrow we get back to work.' Welcome to tomorrow.
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P.E.I. Green, Liberal leaders will take time to reflect before making 'important' decisions
The Green and Liberal parties on P.E.I. took time to exhale Tuesday and reflect on how the next four years will look.
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Some strides for diversity in P.E.I. election, but still long way to go
Even though there was a record number of women nominated as candidates in P.E.I.'s provincial election, only seven were elected, which the executive director of Women's Network P.E.I. considers a disappointing result.
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Low P.E.I. voter turnout 'cynical response to an early election call'
Fewer than 70 per cent of registered voters turned up at the polls for the 2023 P.E.I. election, by far the lowest voter turnout in the last six decades.
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Despite record-high number of women candidates for P.E.I. election, only 7 elected
Although more than 50 female candidates were on the ballot for the 2023 P.E.I. election, only seven have been elected to the legislature.
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Who's in, who's out: Meet the new Legislative Assembly of P.E.I.
There will be nine new faces whenever the legislature resumes on P.E.I. — all from the governing party.
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Dennis King promises humility, kindness after winning 2nd term as P.E.I. premier
Dennis King will return for a second term as premier of Prince Edward Island after his Progressive Conservatives won 22 seats for a commanding victory in the 2023 provincial election.
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P.E.I. Liberal leader fails to win a seat, but party will still form Official Opposition
Liberal candidates won only three seats in Monday's provincial election on Prince Edward Island, but that will be enough to form the Official Opposition since their rival Greens won only two.
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P.E.I. Greens drop to 3rd-party status, 4 years after making history
In the face of a huge night for P.E.I.’s incumbent Progressive Conservative government, the Island’s Green Party has been relegated to third place in the legislature.
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NDP gains in popular vote but fails to claim a seat in P.E.I. legislature
P.E.I.’s New Democratic Party secured 4.5 per cent of the popular vote in Monday's election, but still doesn’t have a seat in the provincial legislature.
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Student Vote P.E.I. 2023 gets good habits started early at Island schools
Eligible Island voters weren't the only ones casting ballots today. Students at Three Oaks Senior High in Summerside were among those heading to their own polling stations.
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How to follow along with CBC P.E.I.'s provincial election coverage
Prince Edward Islanders head to the polls on Monday, April 3, and CBC P.E.I. will have up-to-the minute election coverage on TV, radio and online starting Monday evening.
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Everything you need to know about how to vote in P.E.I.'s election
Here's everything you need to know about how to cast your ballot in Prince Edward Island's provincial election today. Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. AT.
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Over 34% of eligible Islanders vote in advance polls, down from 2019 turnout
Advance polls for the April 3 Prince Edward Island election wrapped up across the province on Friday, with over 34% of eligible voters having cast their ballots early.
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P.E.I.'s biggest issues as the campaign draws to a close
P.E.I.'s provincial election campaign is coming to a close. Ahead of the final vote on Monday, April 3, we're looking back at issues that came up during the campaign as mattering most to Islanders.
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10 districts to watch in P.E.I.'s April 3 provincial election
With 27 districts from tip to tip, five parties and 119 candidates, there's plenty for Prince Edward Islanders to keep an eye on as results roll in Monday evening. Here are 10 key districts to keep an eye on.
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Meet the party leaders running in P.E.I.'s provincial election
As we enter the final days of the 2023 provincial election, we spoke with the leaders about the campaign, the issues that matter most to them, and their party then and now.
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Islanders with an eye on future generations push P.E.I. candidates for climate change action
Climate-change watchers and land-use activists say regardless of which party forms P.E.I.’s next provincial government, policy makers need to act now to protect the Island’s forests, waterways and shorelines.
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P.E.I.'s workforce becomes a top election issue as labour shortage wears on
Prince Edward Island’s labour shortage — which is affecting every sector from health care to agriculture and small business — has emerged as a major issue ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
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These 1st time voters are aiming for change on P.E.I.
Meet two Islanders voting for the first time in a provincial election. They say they're excited to have the opportunity to make an impact in this election.
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This P.E.I. district has just 2 candidates running in the provincial election
Incumbent PC candidate Bloyce Thompson and NDP candidate Marian White are the only two candidates running in District 8: Stanhope-Marshfield, making it the only district on the Island with just two names on the ballot.
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Think young people aren't engaged in the provincial election? Meet 2 who are
Prince Edward Islanders head to the polls next week and while the province has traditionally seen some of the highest voter turnouts in the country, those under the age of 34 are historically the least likely to cast a ballot.
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Contractless unions demand their voices be heard ahead of P.E.I. vote
Only one week remains before election day in P.E.I., and some of the Island's local unions want to make sure they're heard before the final ballots are cast.
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P.E.I. party leaders debate health care, housing ahead of provincial election
Health care took centre stage as the leaders of Prince Edward Island's four main political parties faced off in a televised debate ahead of the provincial election.
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