Ontario Votes 2025: Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston
CBC News | Posted: January 30, 2025 9:00 AM | Last Updated: February 24
Another MPP elected in 2022 making their 1st re-election bid
Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston runs from the north end of Kingston nearly to Calabogie, and from Pakenham west to Cloyne. Highway 7 runs through the middle.
John Jordan kept the riding for the Progressive Conservatives in 2022, with just over 50 per cent of the vote. PC-turned-Independent Randy Hillier previously represented the area before stepping aside.
The area's last Liberal win was 2003, though there have been some significant border changes since then.
Seven candidates are running for the seat.
With advance voting done and mail voting applications closed, voting is still possible at local election offices until Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Voting day is Thursday, with polls open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Elections Ontario has more information on the range of voting options.
Wendy Dillistone-Whitaker, Ontario Party
Dillistone-Whitaker runs a hobby farm.
John Jordan, PC
Jordan was parliamentary secretary to the minister of agriculture. His family still runs a farm in Montague Township.
John MacRae, NDP
MacRae is a federal public servant and has worked for recreation and after-school programs. His family used to own a cattle and grain farm.
David Motton, New Blue
The party hasn't shared information about the candidate.
Shane O'Neill, Independent
The freelance researcher and avid paddler and skier lives in Carleton Place.
Rob Rainer, Liberal
The reeve of Tay Valley Township has worked in a sawmill, a warehouse, a co-op store, as a wilderness guide and a letter carrier, according to the news release announcing his nomination.
Marlene Spruyt, Green
She's a retired doctor and ran here for the Greens in 2022.