A by-election was held in the provincial riding of Waterford Valley in Newfoundland on August 22, 2024, to elect a new member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly following the resignation of Liberal MHA and cabinet minister Tom Osborne.
The seat was won by Liberal candidate and former Olympic curler Jamie Korab.
Background Tom Osborne, who had served in the legislature since 1996, resigned as health minister and MHA in July 2024.
Osborne represented Waterford Valley since the riding's creation in 2015. Prior to that, he represented St. John's South which covered part of what is now Waterford Valley. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party until becoming an Independent in 2012. In 2013, he crossed the floor to join the Liberals.
Candidates Jamie Korab (Liberal) - St. John's city councillor, Olympic gold medallist curler. Nicole Boland (New Democratic) - social worker and mental health advocate. Jesse Wilkins (Progressive Conservative) defeated Kevin Guest for the nomination. He is a retired police officer.
Results Jamie Korab was elected.
2021 result
See also List of Newfoundland and Labrador by-elections
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