Overview

• Preliminary tallies show Poilievre taking about 80% of the vote, restoring his presence in the House after losing his Carleton seat in April.
• The vacancy was created when Conservative MP Damien Kurek resigned in June after winning the riding in the general election to give Poilievre a path back.
• A record 214 candidates—largely linked to the Longest Ballot Committee protest—prompted Elections Canada to use a first‑ever federal write‑in ballot.
• Elections Canada hired extra staff, began counting advance ballots two hours early, and reported 14,454 votes cast in advance polls.
• Results must be validated before a certificate of election and swearing‑in, and Poilievre still faces a party leadership review scheduled for January 2026.