After weeks of listening to people promise me things (even though I can't vote for them), today was the big day. Ontario provincial election, with my riding of Prince Edward - Hastings considered one of the tight ones.
I gambled on which party to go to, and somehow I gambled right. We went to Todd Smith's party at the Belleville Club (known for its swankiness and horrible lighting) and he showed up early to watch the numbers come in. It was surprisingly lacking photoj students. As it became more and more apparent that he was going to win the riding, I was glad we were in the right place. Apparently the Liberal MPP for the riding, Leona Dombrowsky, didn't even show up at her headquarters until after the results were known. What a shame for the few students who went to cover that.
Anyway, it was an exciting win for Smith, MPP. He has a vibrant young family and is well-known in the area. Congratulations to him, and good luck in Queen's Park.
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - PC supporters react as the numbers come in for the riding of Prince Edward - Hastings at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. PC candidate Todd Smith would overturn Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - PC supporters react as the numbers come in for the riding of Prince Edward - Hastings. PC candidate Todd Smith would overturn Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - PC candidate Todd Smith keeps an eye on the numbers coming in for his riding of Prince Edward - Hastings at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith would overturn Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - New MPP Todd Smith for Prince Edward - Hastings hugs his wife Tawnya as he learns of his victory at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith overturned Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - New MPP Todd Smith for Prince Edward - Hastings hugs his daughter Reagan, 8, as he learns of his victory at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith overturned Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - New MPP Todd Smith for Prince Edward - Hastings pauses by a hastily-edited election sign at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith overturned Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - New MPP Todd Smith for Prince Edward - Hastings celebrates with his wife Tawnya and daughters Reagan, 8, and Payton, 10, as he learns of his victory at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith overturned Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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| BELLEVILLE, Ont. (06/10/11) - New MPP Todd Smith for Prince Edward - Hastings speaks to reporters after winning his riding at the Belleville Club on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Smith overturned Liberal incumbent Leona Dombrowsky in one of the province's upsets of the election. Photo by Rachel Psutka. |
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