Ontario election 2018: Humber River—Black Creek riding

Voters in Humber River—Black Creek have elected Tom Rakocevic of the Ontario NDP as their MPP in the 2018 provincial election.

Candidates

Liberals: Deanna Sgro
PC: Cyma Musarat
NDP: Tom Rakocevic (elected)
Green: Kirsten Bennett

Global News is only featuring the candidates for the four main parties. For a complete list of candidates, visit Elections Ontario. 

Geography

The riding in located on the west side of North York and its rough boundaries are Humber River on the west, Steeles Avenue West on the north, Keele Street on the east, Grandravine Drive, Black Creek, Sheppard Avenue West, Jane Street and Highway 401 on the south.

History

The riding of Humber River—Black Creek is largely the same as the old York West riding. It was renamed after the 2014 Ontario election as a part of a provincial riding redistribution process that saw new ridings created and several existing riding boundaries changed. The York West riding was represented by long-time Liberal MPP Mario Sergio, who is not seeking reelection.