Global News is projecting Ben Lobb has been re-elected as the Conservative MP for Huron—Bruce for the fifth time in a rown.
First winning the seat in the 2008 general election, Lobb secured the riding for a fourth consecutive time in 2019.
Prior to Lobb’s 2008 victory, Liberal Paul Steckle held the riding for 15 years.
The Huron—Bruce electoral district consists of all of Huron County, and a section of Bruce county that includes the town of Saugeen Shores, the Township of Huron-Kinloss, as well as the municipalities of Brockton, Kincardine and South Bruce.
Sitting alongside Lake Huron, the riding’s largest population centres can be found in Port Elgin and Goderich, each with just over 7,500 people.
Candidates
Liberals: James Rice
Conservatives: Ben Lobb (incumbent)
NDP: Jan Johnstone
People’s Party Of Canada: Jack Stecho
Independent: Justin L. Smith