Humber West is a defunct

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for the

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. In 2011, there were 8,403 eligible voters living within the district. The district includes the western part of

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, as well as the communities of Gallants, George's Lake, Pinchgut Lake and Spruce Brook. The district has elected a member of the governing party in every election since confederation, with the exception of future premier Danny Williams' by-election win two years before he led his Progressive Conservative Party to power. The seat has been held by three former

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of the province. From 2001 to 2010, premier Williams held the seat, from 1971 to 1979 the seat was represented by premier,

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and from 1966 to 1971 the seat was held by

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. The riding voted for the party to form government in every election since Newfoundland became a province in 1949. The district was abolished in 2015, and was succeeded by the new district of

Members of the House of Assembly

The

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has elected the following members of the House of Assembly:

Election results

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References

External links

Website of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
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