Representation in The House of Assembly
The New Democratic Party won its first seat in the House of Assembly in 1984 when leader Peter Fenwick was elected in a by-election for the district of Labrador West. The party has been represented in the provincial legislature continually since 1990. Former leader and St. John's East Member of Parliament Jack Harris was elected to represent the district in the 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999 and 2003 provincial elections. Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi has been represented in the House of Assembly by party leader Lorraine Michael since 2006.
- Sam Drover, MHA for White Bay, 1955-1956 CCF (Drover crossed the floor from the Liberals),
- Peter Fenwick, MHA for Menihek (Labrador West), 1984–1985, 1985–1989
- Gene Long, MHA for St. John's East, 1986–1989
- Jack Harris, MHA for St. John's East, 1990 (by-election)-1995, Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi 1995-2006
- Randy Collins MHA for Labrador West, 1999–2007
- Lorraine Michael, MHA for Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi, 2006–present
- Dale Kirby, MHA for St. John's North, 2011-present
- Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA for The Straits-White Bay North, 2011-present
- George Murphy, MHA for St. John's East, 2011-present
- Gerry Rogers, MHA for St. John's Centre, 2011-present
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