Doug Ford Secures Historic Third Majority in Ontario Election

Ford's Progressive Conservatives maintain dominance with a campaign focused on U.S. tariff threats and economic promises.

Doug Ford becomes the first Ontario premier since the 1950s to win three consecutive majority governments, solidifying his political legacy.
The Progressive Conservatives are projected to win close to 80 seats, a result consistent with their previous election outcomes in 2018 and 2022.
Ford framed the early election as necessary to address threats from U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, presenting himself as a defender of Ontario's economy.
Opposition parties criticized the early election call and Ford's handling of issues like health care and housing, but their campaigns failed to significantly dent his support.
Ford’s populist appeal, strategic spending promises, and focus on infrastructure and jobs helped him maintain a broad coalition of voters despite ongoing controversies.