On June 12, voters head to the polls in the 2014 Ontario election. Learn more about the candidates and political history of the riding of Northumberland-Quinte West.
Candidates
Liberals: Lou Rinaldi
Progressive Conservatives: Rob Milligan*
NDP: Kira Mees
Green: Gudrun Ludorf-Weaver
Geography
History
Rob Milligan eked out a victory for the Tories last election, defeating incumbent Liberal MPP Lou Rinaldi by just under 700 votes. Rinaldi was first elected in 2003, defeating Doug Galt, who held the defunct Northumberland riding for the PCs from 1995 to 2003. Prior to that, it was held by Liberal Joan Fawcett for 10 years. The towns along Highway 401 tend to favour the Liberals, while the rural areas to the north favour the Tories.
By the numbers
English is the mother tongue of 92.2 per cent of people, the sixth highest total in southern Ontario. The median age is 44.3, fifth highest.
Riding in a tweet
With a narrow win last election, the PCs will hope their improved numbers from 2011 will lead to an easier win here in 2014.
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