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From Louis to Lord: New Brunswick Elections, 1960 to 2003
Power doesn't change hands often in New Brunswick, but when it does, it's sure to be eventful. In 1960, Louis Robichaud became the province's first elected Acadian premier. Ten years later, Tory Richard (Disco Dick) Hatfield began his remarkable 17-year run, but it ended in scandal. Frank McKenna's Liberals then made an extraordinary clean sweep, winning all 58 seats. And in 1999, PC Bernard Lord made history when he became premier at the young age of 33. CBC Archives explores the key turning points in New Brunswick election history.

	Louis Robichaud, man of destiny		Robichaud's out, Hatfield's in		'Disco Dick' loses support
	In an upset victory, Liberal Louis Robichaud becomes Canada's first elected Acadian premier. (Radio; runs 4:44)		After 10 years of Robichaud rule, Conservative Richard Hatfield is the new premier of New Brunswick. (Radio; runs 8:49)		Thanks to a series of controversies, the once beloved Premier Hatfield has become quite unpopular by 1987. (TV; runs 10:36)

	Clean sweep!		Support rises for Confederation of Regions		Lord wins majority
	Frank McKenna's Liberals win every single seat in the New Brunswick legislature. (TV; runs 6:10)		COR, a new party opposing official bilingualism, appeals to voters in 1991. (Radio; runs 12:40)		At 33, Progressive Conservative Bernard Lord becomes the youngest premier in Canadian history. (TV; runs 1:43)

	Lord's re-election bid
	The opposition parties make auto insurance a major topic after Premier Bernard Lord tries to put the issue to rest. (Radio; runs 5:16)

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