Minto (electoral district)

Minto was a provincial electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada. It was used for elections to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1974 to 1994.

Creation and Abolition:

The district was created in 1973 from portions of the former districts of Grand Lake and Queens, prior to the 1974 general election. It primarily encompassed the area around the village of Minto, New Brunswick. Minto was abolished in 1994 when New Brunswick moved to a single-member district electoral system. Its territory was largely incorporated into the new riding of Grand Lake-Gagetown.

Representation:

During its existence, Minto elected one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to the New Brunswick Legislature. The riding generally supported the Liberal Party, although there were instances of Progressive Conservative representation.

Historical Significance:

The Minto electoral district is primarily notable for representing a region heavily dependent on coal mining. The fortunes of the community and the electoral district were closely tied to the coal industry's health.