Federal Politics
In 2004, Noel unsuccessfully ran as the Liberal candidate in St. John's North against Conservative incumbent Norman Doyle.
In 2008, Noel defeated St. John's realtor, Debbie Hanlon for the Liberal Party of Canada nomination in electoral district of St. John's East. In the general election held that October, Noel came in second to former provincial New Democrat leader, Jack Harris.
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