Gerry Reid

Gerry Reid (born June 18, 1954) was a Canadian politician and the leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Reid represented the district of The Isles of Notre Dame in the House of Assembly from 1996 until his 2007 defeat.

On October 9, 2007, in the general election, he led the party to its worst showing in the province's history with just 3 out of 48 potential seats.

[3] Reid was also defeated in his own riding by Progressive Conservative candidate Derrick Dalley, by a margin of twelve votes.

Reid announced his departure from politics and resignation as party leader on November 13, 2007.