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Liberals maintain the Sudbury riding in tight race

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Winning Sudbury candidate reaction Liberals retain the Sudbury riding as Viviane Lapointe is declared MP-Elect, here is her reaction to the news.

Sudbury — The CTV News Decision Desk has declared Liberal Viviane Lapointe the MP-Elect for the Sudbury riding.

It was a very tight race, but Sudbury will remain red. Nadia Verrelli of the New Democrat Party is projected to come in second place with Ian Symington of the Conservatives placing third.

This will be Lapointe's first term as the previous Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre announced he would not seek re-election.

Sudbury MP-Elect speaks at her victory party Sudbury MP-Elect Viviane Lapointe speaks at her victory party. Sept. 21/21 (Alana Everson/CTV Northern Ontario)
Viviane Lapointe elbow bumps supporter at party Viviane Lapointe elbow bumps supporter at party. Sept. 21/21 (Alana Everson/CTV Northern Ontario)