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London Voters Reflect National Trends as Federal Election Results Unfold

Exit polls highlight diverse voter priorities, with corruption fatigue, healthcare, and representation shaping choices in London’s 10 ridings.

Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney face off as Canadians head to the polls in the 2025 federal election. (PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER KATSAROV / GETTY IMAGES, GRAPHIC: SOFIA MISENHEIMER)
The French horn section of the senior band at Banting secondary school performs.
It's election day in Canada! Voters make their way into the Riverside Sportsmen Club in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2025, to cast their ballots in the federal election.
Carleton voters Soumya Dey and Shibani Sharma stand outside of the polling station where they cast their ballots on April 28, 2025. The couple said it was important for them to show up to vote for their first time as Canadian citizens.

Overview

  • Londoners cast their votes on April 28, 2025, in Canada’s federal election, with local ridings mirroring national voter concerns.
  • Exit polls reveal dissatisfaction with the Liberal government, driving support for alternative parties, particularly the Conservatives and NDP.
  • Voter motivations varied: some cited concerns about corruption and healthcare, while others emphasized candidate backgrounds and local ties.
  • Advance turnout reached record levels in London’s 10 ridings, reflecting heightened civic engagement ahead of the election.
  • Local media, including the London Free Press and Postmedia, are providing live updates as results continue to come in.