Global News is projecting Conservative candidate Adam Chambers getting elected in Simcoe North.
The Simcoe North riding encompasses Orillia, Ramara, Severn, Tay, Tiny, Midland, Penetanguishene, some of Oro-Medonte, Christian Island Reserve No. 30, Christian Island Reserve No. 30A and Rama First Nation Reserve No. 32. It borders the Ontario electoral districts of Parry Sound–Muskoka, Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock, York–Simcoe, Barrie–Springwater–Oro Medonte and Simcoe–Grey.
Conservative Bruce Stanton previously held the seat since 2006 but did not run in the 2021 election.
The Simcoe North district has mostly had the Conservative vote since its inception, voting Liberal for a few brief periods.
Roughly 11 per cent of the population identifies as Indigenous, according to the most recent census. Ojibway is the most commonly spoken Indigenous language.
Candidates
Conservative Party: Adam Chambers
Liberal Party: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
NDP: Janet-Lynne Durnford
Green Party: Krystal Brooks
People’s Party: Stephen Makk
Christian Heritage Party: Russ Emo