Two years ago, the People's Alliance pulled off a stunning election night feat in New Brunswick, increasing its vote total sixfold from 2014 and winning three seats. People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin won his seat in 2018 in Fredericton-Grand Lake. Voters who are willing to switch their support from party to party are critical to the outcome of every election. New Brunswick Liberal leader Frank McKenna led the party to win every seat in the 1987 general election. Higgs is betting enough come his way to supply the majority he wants, but vote switchers are notorious for producing election night surprises.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2020 09:56 UTC