The list of Newfoundland and Labrador by-elections includes every by-election held in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. By-elections occur whenever there is a vacancy in the House of Assembly, although an imminent general election may allow the vacancy to remain until the dissolution of parliament. Starting in 1862, incumbent members were required to recontest their seats upon being appointed to the Cabinet. This requirement was temporarily abolished due to World War I in 1917 and was permanently abolished in 1928. These Ministerial by-elections were almost always uncontested.
51st General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2025–present)
50th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2021–2025) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedWaterford ValleyAugust 22, 2024Tom OsborneLiberalJamie KorabLiberalResignationBaie Verte-Green BayMay 27, 2024Brian WarrLiberalLin PaddockProgressive ConservativeResignationFogo Island-Cape FreelsApril 15, 2024Derrick BraggLiberalJim McKennaProgressive ConservativeDeathConception Bay East–Bell IslandJanuary 30, 2024David BrazilProgressive ConservativeFred HuttonLiberalResignation
49th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2019–2021) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedHumber-Gros MorneOctober 22, 2020Dwight BallLiberalAndrew FureyLiberalRetirement
48th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2015–2019) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedTopsail-ParadiseNovember 2, 2018Paul DavisProgressive ConservativePaul DinnProgressive ConservativeResignationWindsor LakeSeptember 20, 2018Cathy BennettLiberalChes CrosbieProgressive ConservativeAllegations of harassmentMount Pearl NorthNovember 21, 2017Steve KentProgressive ConservativeJim LesterProgressive ConservativeResignation to become CAO of Mount Pearl
47th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2011–2015) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedTrinity-Bay de VerdeNovember 25, 2014Charlene JohnsonProgressive ConservativeSteve CrockerLiberalResignationHumber EastNovember 25, 2014Tom MarshallProgressive ConservativeStelman FlynnLiberalResignationConception Bay SouthNovember 5, 2014Terry FrenchProgressive ConservativeRex HillierLiberalResignationSt. George's-Stephenville EastAugust 26, 2014Joan SheaProgressive ConservativeScott ReidLiberalResignationVirginia WatersApril 9, 2014Kathy DunderdaleProgressive ConservativeCathy BennettLiberalResignationCarbonear-Harbour GraceNovember 26, 2013Jerome KennedyProgressive ConservativeSam SladeLiberalResignationCartwright-L'Anse au ClairJune 25, 2013Yvonne JonesLiberalLisa DempsterLiberalResignation to contest a federal by-election
46th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2007–2011) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedHumber WestFebruary 15, 2011 Danny WilliamsProgressive ConservativeVaughn GranterProgressive ConservativeResignationConception Bay East – Bell IslandDecember 2, 2010 Dianne WhalenProgressive ConservativeDavid BrazilProgressive ConservativeDeathTopsailMarch 16, 2010 Elizabeth MarshallProgressive ConservativePaul DavisProgressive ConservativeAppointed to the SenateTerra NovaNovember 26, 2009 Paul OramProgressive ConservativeSandy CollinsProgressive ConservativeResignationThe Straits – White Bay NorthOctober 27, 2009Trevor TaylorProgressive ConservativeMarshall DeanLiberalResignationCape St. FrancisAugust 27, 2008Jack ByrneProgressive ConservativeKevin ParsonsProgressive ConservativeDeathBaie Verte-SpringdaleAugust 27, 2008Tom RideoutProgressive ConservativeKevin PollardProgressive ConservativeResignation
45th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (2003–2007) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedLabrador WestFebruary 13, 2007 Randy CollinsNew DemocraticJim BakerProgressive ConservativeResignation due to charges of corruptionHumber ValleyFebruary 13, 2007 Kathy GoudieProgressive ConservativeDwight BallLiberalResignation due to a constituency expenses scandalPort au PortFebruary 8, 2007Jim HodderProgressive ConservativeTony CornectProgressive ConservativeResignationKilbrideFebruary 8, 2007Ed ByrneProgressive ConservativeJohn DinnProgressive ConservativeResignationFerrylandFebruary 8, 2007Loyola SullivanProgressive ConservativeKeith HutchingsProgressive ConservativeResignationSignal Hill-Quidi VidiNovember 1, 2006Jack HarrisNew DemocraticLorraine MichaelNew DemocraticResignationPlacentia and St. Mary'sFebruary 21, 2006Fabian ManningIndependentFelix CollinsProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 2006 Federal Election/Yes*ExploitsJune 23, 2005Roger GrimesLiberalClayton ForseyProgressive ConservativeResignation *Manning was a former Progressive Conservative
44th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador (1999–2003) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedConception Bay SouthNovember 12, 2002 Bob FrenchProgressive ConservativeTerry FrenchProgressive ConservativeDeathBonavista NorthJuly 24, 2002Beaton TulkLiberalHarry HardingProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest a federal by-electionPort de GraveJune 19, 2001John EffordLiberalRoland ButlerLiberalResignationHumber WestJune 19, 2001Paul DicksLiberalDanny WilliamsProgressive ConservativeResignationThe Straits & White Bay NorthJanuary 30, 2001Brian TobinLiberalTrevor TaylorProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 2000 Federal ElectionSt. BarbeJanuary 30, 2001Chuck FureyLiberalWallace YoungProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 2000 Federal ElectionTrinity NorthApril 25, 2000Doug OlfordLiberalRoss WisemanLiberalResignation
43rd General Assembly of Newfoundland (1996–1999) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedSt. John's WestJuly 21, 1997Rex GibbonsLiberalSheila OsborneProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 1997 Federal Election
42nd General Assembly of Newfoundland (1993–1996) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedGanderOctober 10, 1995Winston BakerLiberalGary VeyLiberalResignationGrand FallsJune 27, 1995Len SimmsProgressive ConservativeMike MackeyProgressive ConservativeResignationPlacentiaFebruary 21, 1994Nick CareenProgressive ConservativeNick CareenProgressive ConservativeVoid Election
41st General Assembly of Newfoundland (1989–1993) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedNaskaupiJune 25, 1992Jim KellandLiberalEdward RobertsLiberalResignation to provide a seat for RobertsFerrylandJune 25, 1992Charlie PowerProgressive ConservativeLoyola SullivanProgressive ConservativeResignationBaie Verte-White BayOctober 15, 1991Tom RideoutProgressive ConservativeHarold SmallLiberalResignationTrinity NorthFebruary 19, 1991Barry HynesProgressive ConservativeDoug OldfordLiberalResignation following pleading guilty to sexual assault chargesSt. John's EastDecember 11, 1990Shannie DuffProgressive ConservativeJack HarrisNew DemocraticResignation to run for Mayor of St. John'sTrinity NorthOctober 3, 1989Charlie BrettProgressive ConservativeBarry HynesProgressive ConservativeResignationBay of IslandsMay 20, 1989†Eddie JoyceLiberalClyde WellsLiberalResignation to provide a seat for Wells † Won by acclamation
40th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1985–1989) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedWaterford KenmountMarch 9, 1988Gerry OttenheimerProgressive ConservativeEric GullageLiberalAppointed to the SenateWindsor-BuchansDecember 17, 1987Graham FlightLiberalClyde WellsLiberalResignation to provide a seat for WellsSt. John's East ExternDecember 9, 1986Tom HickeyProgressive ConservativeKevin ParsonsProgressive ConservativeResignationSt. John's EastDecember 9, 1986William MarshallProgressive ConservativeGene LongNew DemocraticResignation
39th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1982–1985) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedMenihekOctober 9, 1984Peter J. WalshProgressive ConservativePeter FenwickNew DemocraticResignation to contest the 1984 Federal ElectionTerra NovaDecember 7, 1983Tom LushLiberalGlen GreeningProgressive ConservativeResignation
38th General Assembly of Newfoundland ( 1979–1982 By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedBellevueApril 10, 1981Don JamiesonLiberalWilson CallanLiberalResignationBurgeo-Bay d'EspoirNovember 29, 1979Roger SimmonsLiberalHarold AndrewsProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest a federal by-electionSt. Mary's-the CapesOctober 30, 1979Walter CarterProgressive ConservativeDerrick HancockLiberalResignation to contest a federal by-election
37th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1975–1979) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedTwillingateDecember 8, 1977Joey SmallwoodLiberalBill RoweLiberalResignationSt. John's WestJune 16, 1977John CrosbieProgressive ConservativeHubert KitchenLiberalResignation to contest a federal by-electionFerrylandJune 16, 1977Martin O'BrienLiberalCharlie PowerProgressive ConservativeBy-election results voidedFerrylandJune 30, 1976Charlie PowerProgressive ConservativeMartin O'BrienLiberalVoid ElectionExploitsJune 30, 1976Stephen MulrooneyLiberalHugh TwomeyProgressive ConservativeVoid ElectionBonavista NorthJune 30, 1976W. George CrossProgressive ConservativeW. George CrossProgressive ConservativeVoid Election
36th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1972–1975) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedHermitageNovember 26, 1973Roy L. CheesemanProgressive ConservativeRoger SimmonsLiberalResignationLabrador SouthAugust 31, 1972Josiah HarveyLiberalMichael S. MartinNew Labrador PartyVoid Election
35th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1971–1972)
34th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1966–1971) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedSt. John's EastJune 26, 1970Gerry OttenheimerProgressive ConservativeWilliam MarshallProgressive ConservativeResignationGanderOctober 20, 1967Charles GrangerLiberalHarold CollinsProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest a federal by-election
33rd General Assembly of Newfoundland (1962–1966) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedTrinity NorthFebruary 18, 1963Arthur S. MifflinLiberalC. Maxwell LaneLiberalAppointed to the Supreme Court
32nd General Assembly of Newfoundland (1959–1962) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedLabrador SouthMarch 19, 1962†George SellarsLiberalGerald I. HillLiberalDeath † Won by acclamation
31st General Assembly of Newfoundland (1956–1959) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedSt. John's SouthJune 18, 1957†William J. BrowneProgressive ConservativeRex RenoufProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 1957 Federal Election † Won by acclamation
30th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1951–1956) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedSt. John's WestMarch 9, 1954†Peter CashinProgressive ConservativeWilliam J. BrowneProgressive ConservativeResignation to contest the 1953 Federal ElectionFerrylandSeptember 25, 1952Augustus DuffyProgressive ConservativeMyles MurrayLiberalVoid ElectionSt. John's WestFebruary 7, 1952Oliver VardyLiberalMalcolm HollettProgressive ConservativeAppointed Deputy Minister of Economic Development † Won by acclamation
29th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1949–1951)
Commission of Government (1934–1949) The Newfoundland House of Assembly was suspended when the Commission of Government was created in 1934. It was revived following Confederation with Canada in 1949.
28th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1932–1934) By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause RetainedPort de GraveMarch 21, 1933James S. AyreUnited NewfoundlandErnest GearUnited NewfoundlandResignation
27th General Assembly of Newfoundland (1928–1932)