Newmarket—Aurora is a provincial

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, that has been represented in the

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since 2007. The district contains the towns of Newmarket and

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. The riding was created for the 2004 federal election by merging 50% of the riding of

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with 24% of the riding of

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. According to the

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, 121,924 people are represented in the Ontario Legislature in this riding. The major industry in the riding is

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, and auto parts maker

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is the largest manufacturer. Average family income in the riding is higher than the national average at slightly over $97,000 a year. Unemployment in the riding is lower than the national average at 3.6%.

Members of Provincial Parliament

Election results

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2007 electoral reform referendum

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Elections Ontario Past Election ResultsMap of riding for 2018 election
{{DEFAULTSORT:Newmarket-Aurora (provincial electoral district) Aurora, Ontario Newmarket, Ontario Ontario provincial electoral districts

Members of Provincial Parliament

Election results

2007 electoral reform referendum

See also

References

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