Photo: JFVoll · CC BY-SA 4.0Fessenden sends John-Paul Danko (Liberal Party of Canada) to the Commons from Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas
The Liberal Party of Canada has 71 of the 122 MPs elected in Ontario. Hamilton, which governs Fessenden, elected Andrea Horwath mayor in October 2022. Ontario held new municipal elections on 26 October 2026; until the province publishes them, the open record stops at the council elected in 2022. Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas is the riding Fessenden votes in for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and its MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament, at Queen’s Park in Toronto) isn’t named here because no open list records the members.
Three governments, and who does what
Fessenden is governed by Hamilton, with Ontario and Ottawa.
The city council decides local matters.
Schools, health care, highways, municipal law.
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Green: municipal. Gold: provincial. Grey: federal.
From the council table to Ottawa
Every elected tier that speaks for Fessenden, from the most recent elections.
- 1Hamilton councilelected October 2022Andrea Horwath
- 2Legislative Assembly of OntarioHamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas
- 3House of CommonsHamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada
Who was elected to Hamilton council in 2022
Everyone elected in 2022, with their votes; Ontario’s file gives each seat’s votes but not the ward’s name.
- Andrea Horwath
- Maureen Wilson
- Cameron Kroetsch
- Nrinder Nann
- Tammy Hwang
- Matt Francis
- Tom Jackson
- Esther Pauls
- John-Paul Danko
- Brad Clark
- Jeff Beattie
- Mark Tadeson
- Craig Cassar
- Alex Wilson
- Mike Spadafora
- Ted McMeekin
16 members and how they were elected
| Name | Seat | Votes | Share of the seat’s votes | On the last council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Horwath | Mayor | 59,216 | 42% | No |
| Maureen Wilson | Councillor | 6,610 | 75% | Yes |
| Cameron Kroetsch | Councillor | 3,619 | 49% | No |
| Nrinder Nann | Councillor | 4,334 | 50% | Yes |
| Tammy Hwang | Councillor | 2,101 | 23% | No |
| Matt Francis | Councillor | 4,239 | 44% | No |
| Tom Jackson | Councillor | 6,326 | 64% | Yes |
| Esther Pauls | Councillor | 6,043 | 51% | Yes |
| John-Paul Danko | Councillor | 5,274 | 62% | Yes |
| Brad Clark | Councillor | 3,622 | 52% | Yes |
| Jeff Beattie | Councillor | 4,236 | 40% | No |
| Mark Tadeson | Councillor | 2,829 | 38% | No |
| Craig Cassar | Councillor | 4,960 | 39% | No |
| Alex Wilson | Councillor | 7,038 | 58% | No |
| Mike Spadafora | Councillor | 2,610 | 29% | No |
| Ted McMeekin | Councillor | 3,091 | 44% | No |
Councillors on Hamilton council are elected by ward, the mayor by the whole municipality. With 42% of the votes, Andrea Horwath carried the vote for mayor.
Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario)
Fessenden voted less than most of Ontario in 2022
Turnout in the October 2022 municipal elections, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is Ontario’s median.
Turnout for Hamilton council on 24 October 2022 was 35% of electors, lower than the Ontario norm.
How Fessenden voted: same source as Councillors, above.
When Fessenden votes
The last and next general elections at each level; a by-election can come in between.
| Election | Last | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton council | 26 October 2026 | 28 October 2030 |
| Legislative Assembly of Ontario | 27 February 2025 | – |
| House of Commons | 28 April 2025 | – |
Parliament was last elected on 28 April 2025, and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on 27 February 2025. Hamilton votes next on 28 October 2030: the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 sets municipal elections on the fourth Monday in October every four years. The open federal catalogue ends at 2021; the 2025 results sit on elections.ca under terms that bar commercial use.
Election dates: the legislatures, MMAH and MAMH
Fessenden votes in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Provinces and territories run schools, health care and municipal law; each riding elects one MPP.
MPP: see the legislature’s list
ola.org ↗For the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Fessenden votes in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, which has one MPP. Ontario’s southern ridings copy the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), and the town is placed by them.
Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada
John-Paul Danko represents Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas in Ottawa
Each riding elects one MP to the House of Commons; the general election of 28 April 2025 chose the 45th Parliament.
Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas · Liberal Party of Canada
en.wikipedia.org ↗- Liberal Party of Canada71
- Conservative Party of Canada50
As Wikidata records them.
The MP’s record
John-Paul Danko was elected to the Commons for the first time in April 2025. Mapped onto today’s Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, the 2021 vote gives the Liberal Party of Canada 44%; in 2025 John-Paul Danko kept the seat in the same hands.
MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026
In 2021, Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas re-elected Filomena Tassi of the Liberal Party of Canada
These are the 2019 and 2021 results on the 2013 map of Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas; its boundaries changed for the 2025 election.
In 2021, 69% of electors cast a ballot in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, more than the national 63%. Filomena Tassi was the sitting MP, elected there in 2019 with 47%. 9,683 votes separated Filomena Tassi (Liberal Party of Canada) from Bert Laranjo (Conservative Party of Canada) in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas in 2021, when the winner took 44%.
All 6 candidates in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filomena Tassi | Liberal Party of Canada | 27,845 | 44.3% |
| Bert Laranjo | Conservative Party of Canada | 18,162 | 28.9% |
| Roberto Henriquez | New Democratic Party | 12,432 | 19.8% |
| Dean Woods | People's Party of Canada | 2,584 | 4.1% |
| Victoria Galea | Green Party of Canada | 1,661 | 2.6% |
| Spencer Rocchi | Parti Rhinocéros Party | 137 | 0.2% |
Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
One seat for every 40,030 residents
Residents (2021 Census) per council seat, head of council included, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is the provincial median.
Each seat on Hamilton council answers to 40,030 residents, a higher ratio than 99% of municipalities in Ontario.
Residents: 2021 Census; seats: the province’s council list
Having a say in how Fessenden is run
Check or update the federal list.
elections.ca ↗Every MP lists an office.
ourcommons.ca ↗Ridings, registration and voting dates.
elections.on.ca ↗What this data can and can’t tell you
- Council size. Residents per seat divide the 2021 Census population by every council seat, the head of council’s included.
- Election results. Official counts for 2019 and 2021 are by the 2013 ridings; Elections Canada also re-counted the 2021 ballots onto the 2023 ridings by polling division, and that estimate is what “today’s boundaries” means here.
- Who holds each seat. The members named here are Wikidata’s, kept up by volunteers; a by-election or a floor crossing may take a few days to show.
- Which riding. Ridings are assigned from the 2021 Census: the one with most residents first, then any holding 5% or more.
- Not on this page. Band councils, municipal budgets and party control are left out; most councils sit without parties anyway.
Questions about how Fessenden is run
Who is the MP for Fessenden?
Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas’s MP, John-Paul Danko of the Liberal Party of Canada, represents Fessenden.
Which party won Fessenden in the 2021 federal election?
Filomena Tassi won Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas for the Liberal Party of Canada in 2021; the riding is now Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, held by John-Paul Danko.
Who is the MPP for Fessenden?
The riding for Fessenden is Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario lists the MPP who holds it.
Who heads the council in Hamilton?
Andrea Horwath was elected mayor in October 2022, for the 2022–26 term of Hamilton council.
How is Hamilton council elected?
Hamilton council: the mayor is chosen by the whole municipality, the councillors ward by ward.
What was the turnout in Fessenden?
35.4% of electors voted when Hamilton council was elected in October 2022; the Ontario median was 35.5%.
Sources: MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada · Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario) · Next municipal election: the province’s municipal election act · Municipality types: Statistics Canada census subdivisions · Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).