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CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Voter turnout surges in Canada's southernmost ridings
Social Sharing Thousands more voters flocked to local polls in this election than during the last federal race, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. With all polls reporting, voter turnout — a rate that's calculated by dividing the number of valid votes by the number of registered voters — was up in each of Canada's five southernmost ridings compared to the 2021 federal election. The numbers are unofficial and do not yet include voters who registered on election day. In four of the ridings, a direct comparison is also made more difficult by recent changes to riding boundaries. Still, the figures paint an early picture of a more engaged electorate, both nationally and in the country's manufacturing heartland, despite a short campaign. The highest local turnout was in the riding of Essex, where 73 per cent of voters cast their ballot. It's a jump of more than six percentage points compared to the last federal contest. Turnout in the renamed and expanded Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong riding also soared past the 70 per cent mark, hitting nearly 72 per cent, compared to 67 per cent last time. At the national level, turnout sat at 68.66 per cent with most polls reporting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET – a jump of six percentage points compared to 2021, and the highest it's been since 1993. The Conservatives' Harb Gill beat longtime NDP MP Brian Masse in Windsor West, where turnout was up more than five percentage points, from 53.1 to 58.13 per cent. Windsor West was the only local riding to retain its 2021-era borders after a regular redistribution process reshaped the other four ridings in the region. One of those ridings is neighbouring Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore, where Conservative candidate Kathy Borrelli eked out a narrow victory against incumbent Liberal MP Irek Kusmierczyk. Turnout there leapt from 60.5 to 66.42 per cent. Results in that riding and a handful of other close races across the country were delayed until Tuesday as Elections Canada dealt with a burst of ballots, particularly special ones from Canadians abroad, deployed soldiers, incarcerated people, and others. "As a result of the very high volume of international and national ballots received at the Elections Canada counting facility in Ottawa, including 10-15 thousand received just before the 6pm EST deadline, it has taken longer to process, count, and report on all votes cast," said Elections Canada spokesperson Nathalie de Montigny. "Special ballot counters worked long into election night to ensure Canadians could have timely election results, while adhering to the procedures required by the Canada Elections Act," she added. In Chatham-Kent—Leamington, turnout was also up nearly five percentage points, from 63.5 to just above 68 per cent. Here is the full riding breakdown: Windsor West Population: 130,162 2025 preliminary turnout: 58.13 per cent (54,894 of 94,427 registered electors) 2021 final turnout: 53.1 per cent Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore Population: 131,097 2025 preliminary turnout: 66.42 per cent (70,019 of 105,426 registered electors) 2021 final turnout: 60.5 per cent Essex Population: 131,691 2025 preliminary turnout: 73.03 per cent (80,189 of 109,799 registered electors) 2021 final turnout: 66.6 per cent Chatham-Kent—Leamington Population: 134,226 2025 preliminary turnout: 68.04 per cent (72,365 of 106,351 registered electors) 2021 final turnout: 63.5 per cent Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong Population: 128,154 2025 preliminary turnout: 71.66 per cent (76,328 of 106,509 registered electors) 2021 final turnout: 67 per cent
Toronto Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
'UNPRECEDENTED TERRITORY': Conservatives sweep Windsor-Essex in modern-day first
Two incumbents were defeated including longtime NDP MP Brian Masse, who fell to third place 'On everyone's mind is affordability.' Kathy Borrelli celebrates her victory in the riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore at John Max Sports and Wings in Windsor shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Elections Canada had still not made the win official Tuesday morning as last-minute counting continued. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star As much of the rest of Canada went red Monday night, an epic voter shift turned all of Windsor-Essex blue. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account In a Canadian election often dominated by U.S. politics, the Liberal Party of Canada scored a historic comeback on Monday with Prime Minister Mark Carney — leader of a party written off as a sure loser — winning a fourth government mandate. But an equally historic turn occurred in Windsor-Essex, where the Conservative Party of Canada swept every riding, a modern-day first, including the defeat of two incumbents. In a major border battleground victory, Conservative Harb Gill won Windsor West over longtime NDP incumbent Brian Masse, who fell to third place after holding a seemingly unshakeable grip in the riding since 2002. The Conservatives also appear to have taken Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore from Liberal incumbent Irek Kusmierczyk, who helped bring a potentially unprecedented amount of funding and investment to the local region during his two terms as MP. The official vote was not yet certain Tuesday morning, however, in a close race. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Liberal candidate Irek Kusmierczyk watches results come in with volunteer Ana Marie Caruso, left, and his wife Shawna at the Walkerville Brewery, on federal election night, April 28, 2025. Photo by Dave Waddell / Windsor Star 'For Windsor to flip blue is quite something,' said University of Windsor political scientist Lydia Miljan. 'It does show that the Conservative strategy of gunning for blue-collar support and for union support paid off, especially in Windsor, and some Hamilton ridings as well. 'Clearly, they were speaking to people where they lived. They were focused on economic issues, and people were feeling the cost of living. I think their strategy and timing played very well for them, in this region at least.' Gill's victory marks the first time Windsor West has had a Conservative MP in the riding's six-decade history. 'You made your voices heard.' Conservative Harb Gill chats with supporters at his election night watch party on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Babylon Event Centre, after winning in Windsor West. Photo by Madeline Mazak / Windsor Star 'Tonight, you made your voices heard,' Gill told his roughly 70 supporters who gathered Monday night at the Babylon Banquet Hall in Windsor. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Tonight, you made history. You chose hope over fear, opportunity over division, and a fresh start for our community. Tonight, you chose change. 'I am incredibly honoured and grateful for the trust you placed in me.' Masse's loss after 23 years was part of an epic unraveling for the NDP. Leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down early Tuesday after losing his own British Columbia seat — and party status in the House of Commons. The NDP went into the election with 24 seats and came out with seven. 'Zero regrets' — New Democrat Brian Masse stands with his partner, Terry Chow, and their children Wade and Alex Masse after midnight at a campaign event at the Hellenic Cultural Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Masse lost the riding he had represented for 23 years. Photo by Taylor Campbell / Windsor Star 'I have zero regrets about anything that took place,' said Masse. 'I have nothing but admiration and great experiences and fond memories, even during a loss. 'The result isn't what we wanted tonight, but that's okay. That's our democracy, and I accept the results.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The hotly contested race in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore was too close to call until after midnight. But Conservative Kathy Borrelli apparently unseated Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk, who had represented the riding since 2019. 'We know that on everyone's mind is affordability,' Borrelli said. 'We need to bring down prices of homes. We need to, of course, get rid of the carbon tax. 'We need fewer taxes. Food needs to be more affordable, generally, for our community.' In Essex, Conservative incumbent Chris Lewis coasted to a decisive third consecutive win. 'To the people of Essex, it means the world to me that you've entrusted me once again to represent you in Ottawa,' he said. 'I will do it with dignity. I will do it with humility and I will do it with a bounce in my step and a smile on my face.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Heading back to Ottawa, Conservative Chris Lewis speaks to reporters following a third consecutive federal election win in Essex on Monday, April 28, 2025. Photo by Millar Holmes-Hill / Windsor Star Conservative incumbent Dave Epp also easily held onto his seat in Chatham-Kent-Leamington. The seismic shift in the Windsor ridings means the region no longer has a representative of the governing party advocating for it. But Miljan said that doesn't leave it out in the wilderness. Despite the Liberals winning a minority government and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's own loss in his Ottawa-area riding, the Tories gained about 20 seats on Monday. 'The Conservatives are certainly in play,' said Miljan. 'They aren't to be underestimated. The fact is that they did increase their vote share to higher levels than when they won in 2011 — but still not enough to topple the Liberals.' She said Carney will also need the Conservatives to fight an American trade war — a vital issue for a border region with an economy intricately tied to the U.S. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Rarely, if ever, has a Canadian federal election been so focused on a foreign country and its leader. For many candidates and Canadians, this was a referendum on who is best suited to take on U.S. President Donald Trump in a trade war and fend off his repeated suggestions Canada become a 51st state. Those fears — and a change in leadership to Carney from the increasingly unpopular Justin Trudeau — likely saved Liberal party fortunes. In January, the Liberals were so unpopular that some polls predicted they might not secure the 12 seats needed to maintain party status. 'We're in sort of unprecedented territory,' said Miljan. 'Job one now for Carney is to negotiate a trade deal with Trump. I think he will need the good will of opposition parties. He can't take the electorate for granted. 'The pressure is going to be exceptionally high on him to deliver. He will need to have some unifying messages. And he needs to appeal to Conservatives in some respects.' twilhelm@ Federal Elections Canada Columnists Canada NFL
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Conservative Harb Gill unseats longtime incumbent in Windsor West
Conservative Harb Gill won the seat for Windsor West in Monday's federal election. It unseats the NDP's Brian Masse who has held the riding since 2002. The CBC's Jacob Barker reports.
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Windsor West goes blue
For the first time since 2002, a new MP was elected in Windsor West. Brian Masse of the NDP came in third place behind Liberal Richard Pollock and Conservative Harb Gill, who was elected.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Windsor West
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Windsor West is a federal riding located in Ontario. This riding is currently represented by NDP MP Brian Masse who first took office in 2002. Masse collected 21,541 votes, winning 44.24 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent Windsor West in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates NDP: Brian Masse (Incumbent) Liberal: Richard Pollock Conservative: Harb Gill Green: Louay Ahmad People's Party: Jacob Bezaire Communist: Joseph Markham Marxist-Leninist: Margaret Villamizar
