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Paul Lane Poised to Become New Assembly Speaker

11/2/2025

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Paul Lane, an independent MHA-elect, is set to become the next Speaker of the House of Assembly, as he is the sole candidate.
The formal election will take place on Monday, marking the first order of business when the legislature convenes.
Lane recently won re-election on October 14 in Mount Pearl-Southlands.
If confirmed, his election will increase the Tory majority by one, assuming all recounts yield the same results.

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Story summary

Paul Lane, an independent MHA-elect, is set to become the next Speaker of the House of Assembly, as he is the sole candidate.
The formal election will take place on Monday, marking the first order of business when the legislature convenes.
Lane recently won re-election on October 14 in Mount Pearl-Southlands.
If confirmed, his election will increase the Tory majority by one, assuming all recounts yield the same results.