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Facts about the election and the leaders

Some facts about the 2018 New Brunswick election

Kris Austin: People's Alliance of New Brunswick

David Coon: Green Party of New Brunswick
Brian Gallant: Liberal Party of New Brunswick

Blaine Higgs: Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick

Jennifer McKenzie: New Democratic Party of New Brunswick

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