It is currently represented by Lin Paddock who won the seat in a by-election on May 27, 2024.

While sealing has done well in recent years, the ground fishery remains poor.

Mining operations are taking place in Baie Verte and King's Point, and mineral exploration continues in the area.

The district has voted Progressive Conservative since 1982, with the exception of a by-election and the 2015, 2019 and 2021 elections.

The district's borders shifted slightly south and west in the new redistribution, taking in small parts of the Humber Valley and the former Grand Falls-Buchans districts.