Summary: Perhaps the most uniquely shaped riding in Canada, Wellington-Halton Hills is one of many rural Ontario ridings that went to the Conservatives by a large margin in 2011. MP Michael Chong is running again, seeking a fifth straight victory.
Boundaries: The only Ontario riding that completely encircles another one, this district surrounds the city of Guelph and also includes the municipality of Erin and the northeast, rural part of Halton.
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Last Election: Conservative MP Michael Chong was elected to his fourth term, defeating Liberal candidate Barry Peters by 47.3 per cent.
History: The riding was created prior to the 2004 election, and has been won by Chong all four times it has been contested.
Demographics: The median income is $38,617, tenth highest in the province.
Candidates
Conservative: Michael Chong, MP since 2004
NDP: Anne Gajerski-Cauley, United Church minister
Liberal: Don Trant, physician and former CEO of Georgetown Hospital
Green: Brent Bouteiller, civil engineer
Canadian Action Party: Harvey Anstey
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