Shawn Graham gets his first taste of 2010

Last night, the Progressive Conservative candidate Jack Carr beat Liberal Debbie McCann in the byelection for New Maryland-Sunbury West.

The results were as follows:

• Jack Carr finished with 2494 votes (51.09%)
• Debbie McCann finished with 2236 votes (45.8%)
• and the NDP candidate Michael McCaffrey finished with 152 votes (3.11%)

Carr credited his win to voters who were dissatisfied with Premier Shawn Graham’s Liberal government over a series of controversial decisions, such as increasing taxes and changing the French immersion program.

“You know they had the power, they had the money, they could have the promises, but what I had was the heart, the determination, and the winning attitude,” Carr said. “And what this says is there is discontent for people for Shawn Graham for broken promises.”

“It’s a message to the little guy – never give up and don’t let other people set your limitations.”

Also, Jack is joining his twin brother Jody in the legislature.  Jody is the MLA for Octomocto.  Not sure if that is a first; but, it is an interesting note!