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Ontario Votes 2025: Kingston and the Islands

Liberal Ted Hsu earned about 3,200 more votes than the second-place NDP last time to swing the seat from the NDP. The riding had previously been Liberal since 1995.

Former Liberal MP seized seat back from NDP 3 years ago

A riding map around Kingston in eastern Ontario.
(Elections Ontario)

This riding contains the City of Kingston south of Highway 401, and Howe and Wolfe islands.

Liberal Ted Hsu earned about 3,200 more votes than the second-place NDP to swing the seat in the last election. The Liberals had previously held the riding since 1995.

Six candidates are running for the seat. Nominations closed Feb. 13.

Voting is now possible at local election offices. Advance voting locations are open Feb. 20-22. Voting day is Feb. 27. Elections Ontario has more information on the range of voting options.

Ian Chapelle, PC

The party hasn't shared any information about the candidate.

Ted Hsu, Liberal

Hsu has a PhD in physics from Princeton, and worked in finance and sustainable energy before serving as MP for the area from 2011 to 2015.

The Liberal candidate for Kingston and the Islands tells us how his party is promising to help Ontarians who don’t have a family doctor.

James McNair, None of the Above

The party hasn't shared any information about the candidate.

Zachary Typhair, Green

The 2022 Green candidate is back for another race. He works as an insurance agent.

Elliot Goodell Ugalde, NDP

Ugalde is working toward a PhD in political science at Queen's, where he's an executive with the instructors' union.

Allan Wilson, Ontario Party

Wilson works in health care.

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