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CTV News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Election results for London, Ont. ridings
A sign outside an Elections Canada voting station on March 25, 2025. It's federal election season, and around the London, Ont. region, there are five ridings to follow. It's the first election since the ridings were redistributed. 032425_london election ridings districts population area middlesex centre The riding of Middlesex-London (Source: Elections Canada) Middlesex-London 042825_Lianne Rood middlesex London candidate federal election The riding of Middlesex-London has re-elected Conservative Lianne Rood to another term. Party Candidate Votes Percentage PC Lianne Rood* 3,387 54.7 LIB Kent Keenan 2,300 37.1 GRN Jim Johnston 111 1.8 PPC Cynthia Workman 63 1.0 NDP Taylor McIntosh 297 4.8 UPC Shawn Cartlidge 34 0.5 *Indicates incumbent 032425_london election ridings districts population area middlesex centre The riding of London Centre (Source: Elections Canada) London Centre Liberal incumbent Peter Fragiskatos has been re-elected in the riding of London Centre. 042825_London centre federal election winner Peter Fragiskatos Party Candidate Votes Percentage LIB Peter Fragiskatos* 2,851 54.5 PC Stephen Gallant 1,699 32.5 GRN Mary Ann Hodge 106 2.0 NDP Dirka Prout 499 9.5 PPC David Annis 65 1.2 CFP Bruce Lamb 8 0.2 032425_london election ridings districts population area middlesex centre The riding of London-Fanshawe (Source: Elections Canada) London-Fanshawe This riding covers a large section of London's east end. Across the 107 square kilometres, 126,286 residents live in London-Fanshawe with 89,642 electors. The riding had a span of Liberal leadership from its inception in 1997 until 2006 when the NDP took over. It's been NDP orange ever since. Party Candidate Votes Percentage NDP Lindsay Mathyssen* 1,086 29.1 PC Kurt Holman 1,584 42.4 LIB Najam Naqvi 1,010 27 PPC Daniel Buta 56 1.5 040325_London-Fanshawe federal election candidates London-Fanshawe candidates (L-R): Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP), Kurt Holman (CON), Najam Naqvi (LIB), Daniel Buta (PPC) Lindsay Mathyssen – NDP Mathyssen currently serves as the deputy house leader and the critic for National Defence. She previously served as critic for Women and Gender Equality and is currently the deputy critic in this portfolio. She earned an Honours Bachelors Degree from Queen's University and later a Professional Certificate in Not-for-Profit Management from the University of Western Ontario. She was first elected in 2019 when she succeeded her mother Irene Mathyssen, who held office for the NDP from 2006 until 2019. Kurt Holman – Conservative Holman has over 20 years of experience in IT management and support and is a long-time resident of London and member of the London-Fanshawe Conservative Association. Holman completed his Computer Engineering Technology diploma at Lambton College. He also earned his Executive MBA through McMaster's DeGroote School of Business. Najam Naqvi – Liberal Born in Pakistan, Naqvi came to London in 2000 as a trained lawyer. After passing the bar in Ontario in 2022, Naqvi opened his own law firm in London. He joined the Liberal Party in 2001 and has volunteered for candidates at multiple levels of government. Daniel Buta – PPC Born in 1978 in Romania, Buta immigrated to Canada in 1991. He later attended Conestoga College, where he studied CNC programming and manufacturing engineering. He has worked in various fields, including six years as a professor at Conestoga College. London West election riding London West The riding of London West may be the smallest in the city, at just 62 square kilometres, a population of 114,374 with 83,361 electors, but it's also the oldest riding. It's been represented in the House of Commons since 1968. The riding has largely been represented by Liberals since its inception, with only four terms won by Conservatives. Party Candidate Votes Percentage LIB Arielle Kayabaga* 1,398 48.7 PC Adam Benni 1,189 41.4 NDP Shinade Allder 219 7.6 GRN Jeff Vanderzwet 30 1 CFP Russell Benner 16 0.6 UPC Christine Oliver 17 0.6 040425_London west election riding candidates London West candidates (L-R): Arielle Kayabaga (LIB), Adam Benni (PC), Shinade Allder (NDP), Jeff Vanderzwet (GRN | No photo available) Arielle Kayabaga – Liberal Kayabaga was the first Black woman ever elected as Member of Parliament (2021) in London and to London City Council (2018). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. Kayabaga was selected as a 2023 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and honoured as Politician of the Year by One Young World. She also is the current co-chair of the Global Cooperation Caucus, and the chair of Liberal Black Caucus. Adam Benni – Conservative Benni has over 30 years of work experience in mortgage product development and commercial and retail banking. He has also served on the board of the London West Conservative Riding Association. Benni also teaches courses at the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business at Fanshawe College. He has earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Manchester Alliance Business School in the UK. Shinade Allder – NDP Allder has a seasoned history as a part of the labour movement, and was the first woman and first person of colour elected as Unifor's Ontario Regional Council Chair in 2022. She currently serves as president of Unifor Local 6005, representing those from Bell Canada Clerical, and the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre. She has earned several awards for her activism including the Platinum Jubilee Award, the International Woman Achievers Award, and the Leading Women Leading Girls Award from London West MPP Peggy Sattler. Jeff Vanderzwet – Green A description of Jeff Vanderzwet is unavailable at this time. 032425_london election ridings districts population area middlesex centre The riding of Elgin-St. Thomas-London South (Source: Elections Canada) Elgin-St. Thomas-London South The new riding of Elgin-St. Thomas-London South includes parts of London, takes in St. Thomas, and spans the length of Elgin County. From high-rises and new housing, to farmland and roundabouts - the new ridings serve up a mix of geography and demographics with a population of 112,448. Party Candidate Votes Percentage PC Andrew Lawton 3,868 49.4 LIB David Goodwin 3,380 43.2 PPC Stephen Campbell 184 2.3 NDP Paul Pighin 400 5.1 041425_Elgin st thomas london south election candidates federal Candidates for Elgin-St. Thomas-London South (L-R): Andrew Lawton (CON), David Goodwin (LIB), Stephen Campbell (PPC), Paul Pighin (NDP) Andrew Lawton - Conservative Lawton has experience as a journalist and broadcaster. He was previously the managing editor of True North. Before that, he hosted a daily talk radio show on 980 CFPL in London. Lawton says he is passionate about mental health, and volunteers on the board of Suicide Prevention Middlesex-London. He has a degree in political science and history from the University of Western Ontario and worked as a journalism instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University. David Goodwin - Liberal Goodwin was born and raised in Elgin County. He has a history in the finance sector. He graduated from Wilfred Laurier University and also holds a diploma in Data Analytics from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Goodwin was the chair/president of the Elgin-St. Thomas-London South Federal Liberal Association and currently serves as vice president/treasurer. Stephen Campbell - PPC Campbell was raised in the farming community of North Ekfrid. He graduated from high school in Glencoe before earning a Business Diploma and an Information Systems Diploma from Fanshawe College. Paul Pighin - NDP Pighin grew up in London, and as a young athlete competed on the Canadian National Gymnsatics Team, retiring after World Championships in 1991. Diagnosed with HIV in 1994, Pighin underwent treatment in a period of stigma surrounding the virus, and now serves as an advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, and for the 2SLGHTQI+ community, as well as people with disabilities. His political background lies in his service as constituency assistant to Irene Mathyssen and Lindsay Mathyssen.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Middlesex—London
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 Middlesex—London is a federal riding located in Ontario. This is a new federal riding, replacing parts of the riding previously known as Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. Voters will decide who will represent Middlesex—London 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 Conservative: Lianne Rood (Incumbent) Liberal: Kent Keenan NDP: Taylor McIntosh Green: Jim Johnston United Party: Shawn Cartlidge People's Party: Cynthia Workman
