NDP President, John Whelan commented on the results from the Topsail By-Election last night saying he is very pleased with Brian Nolan’s results. Nolan attracted just over 11% of the popular vote with 374 of the 3349 votes cast.

“Brian Nolan's results are indicative of both his strength as a candidate and of the party as a whole,” said Whelan. “The voters of Topsail District have clearly shown which Party they feel is the more effective opposition in the face of a popular government.”