Candidates Announced for 2025 Federal Election in Local Ridings
As the 2025 federal election approaches, candidates have been confirmed across local ridings, with voters set to decide who will represent them in Ottawa. Here’s a look at the candidates running in key ridings in the region.
Huron-Bruce
In our riding of Huron-Bruce riding, longtime Conservative MP Ben Lobb is seeking re-election. The candidates running against him are:
- Gregory McLean (Green Party of Canada)
- James Rice (Liberal Party of Canada)
- Melaine Burrett (New Democratic Party)
Lobb, who has represented Huron-Bruce since 2008, will once again attempt to maintain his stronghold in the traditionally Conservative riding.
Perth-Wellington
Voters in Perth-Wellington will choose between four candidates:
- Wayne Baker (People’s Party of Canada)
- Kevin Kruchkywich (New Democratic Party)
- David Mackey (Liberal Party of Canada)
- John Nater (Conservative Party of Canada, incumbent)
Nater, who has served as the Member of Parliament, is seeking re-election under the Conservative banner, while his challengers look to bring new representation to the area.
Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong
In the new riding of Sarnia-Lambton–Bkejwanong, incumbent Marilyn Gladu of the Conservative Party will face competition from several opponents:
- Jacques Boudreau (Libertarian Party of Canada)
- Lo-Anne Chan (New Democratic Party)
- Brian Everaert (People’s Party of Canada)
- Marilyn Gladu (Conservative Party of Canada, incumbent)
- George Vandenberg (Liberal Party of Canada)
Gladu is hoping to continue her tenure, while new candidates aim to bring change to the riding.
Middlesex-London
The race in Middlesex-London features candidates from three major parties, with the NDP yet to nominate a representative:
- Lianne Rood (Conservative Party of Canada, incumbent)
- Jim Johnston (Green Party of Canada)
- Kent Keenan (Liberal Party of Canada)
Rood, the Conservative incumbent, will be defending her seat as she faces challengers from the Green and Liberal parties.
With a mix of incumbents and new candidates in each riding, the 2025 federal election presents an opportunity for change or continued representation in Parliament. As the campaign season unfolds, debates and community discussions will help voters make their decisions before heading to the polls.
Election day is set for April 28th, and residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in the democratic process.
Written by: K. Milhomens