Children, Seniors and Social Development Minister Paul Pike. Photo by Juanita Mercer/The TelegramArticle contentThe Liberal presence in rural NL got considerably smaller in the aftermath of the 2025 general election, but there are some small pockets of red poking out across the province that will serve as the Progressive Conservatives’ chief opposition for the next four years.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt the top of that resistance will surely feature incumbent MHAs in Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune’s Elvis Loveless and Burin-Grand Bank MHA Paul Pike.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentLet’s start with Pike, who first entered the House of Assembly after winning his seat in the 2021 election.Article contentA former minister of municipal affairs, he won his seat again in 2025 after picking up 49 per cent of the vote.Article contentPike finished with 2,437 votes, just 53 votes ahead of Conservative candidate Jamie Engram, whose final total was 2,386. The NDP’s Tori Locke finished a distant third with 141 votes.Article contentIt’s a district that’s been red since it was formed in 2015.Article content Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Elvis Loveless. Photo by Glen Whiffen /Glen WhiffenArticle contentJoining Pike as a member of a rural Newfoundland Liberal rep will be Loveless, who cruised to a victory in his district of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune.Article contentIn collecting 1,842 total votes, Loveless secured 65 per cent of the vote in his district. Ada John, the PC candidate, had 903 ballots cast in her favour, while the NDP’s Eamon Carew had 48.Article contentLoveless has held the district since 2019.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentA new kid in Burgeo-La PoileArticle contentArticle contentWhen it comes to the district of Burgeo-La Poile, voters knew who they wanted to represent them for the next four years, and that person had a familiar feel for them.Article contentLiberal Michael King will champion the district once represented by former cabinet minister and longtime area MHA Andrew Parsons.Article contentThe familiarity comes as King was the executive assistant for Parsons and the Liberals in general.Article contentThe party has held the district since 1996.Article contentKing is headed to the legislature after picking up almost 60 per cent of the vote in the district. That was good for 2,001 votes, more than 700 votes more than PC candidate Victoria Young, who wrapped up her campaign with 1,259 votes. Judy Vanta of the NDP finished with 84 votes.Article content
Three rural NL districts remain red after election
