Luke Randall is a

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politician, who was elected to the

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in the 2024 New Brunswick general election. He represents the electoral district of

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as a member of the

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. Prior to his election to the legislature, Randall and his husband Tyler were co-owners of Endeavours and ThinkPlay, an art and gaming supply store in downtown Fredericton. He previously ran as a

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candidate for the same district in the

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, switching to the Liberals in 2024 due to his support of Liberal leader

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. He is the province's first out gay member of the Legislative Assembly, as Richard Hatfield was not out during his political career. On November 1, 2024, it was announced that he was placed on the cabinet as Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, and Minister responsible for NB Liquor and Cannabis NB.

Electoral record

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