Ned Kuruc (Conservative Party of Canada) holds Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, the riding that includes Mcquesten West
Mcquesten West sends one MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament, at Queen’s Park in Toronto) to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, though no open record we can reuse gives the name. Hamilton, which governs Mcquesten West, elected Andrea Horwath mayor in October 2022. Ontario’s councils were renewed on 26 October 2026, but the only open list so far is 2022’s, so that is the term shown. The Liberal Party of Canada has 71 of the 122 MPs elected in Ontario.
Three governments, and who does what
Mcquesten West is governed by Hamilton, with Ontario and Ottawa.
The city council decides local matters.
Schools, health care, highways, municipal law.
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ourcommons.ca ↗Who to ask
Green: municipal. Gold: provincial. Grey: federal.
From the council table to Ottawa
Every elected tier that speaks for Mcquesten West, from the most recent elections.
- 1Hamilton councilelected October 2022Andrea Horwath
- 2Legislative Assembly of OntarioHamilton East—Stoney Creek
- 3House of CommonsHamilton East—Stoney Creek
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 |
The mayor is chosen at large; everyone else on Hamilton council answers to a ward. The contest for mayor went to Andrea Horwath, with 42% of the votes.
Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario)
Mcquesten West voted less than most of Ontario in 2022
Turnout in the October 2022 municipal elections, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is Ontario’s median.
On 24 October 2022, only 35% of electors voted for Hamilton council, a weaker showing than most of Ontario.
How Mcquesten West voted: same source as Councillors, above.
When Mcquesten West 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 | – |
Elections Canada’s open records end with the 2021 election; its 2025 results are under terms that rule out commercial use. The next council election in Hamilton falls on 28 October 2030, the fourth Monday in October every four years under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Provincially the last general election was on 27 February 2025, for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; federally, on 28 April 2025.
Election dates: the legislatures, MMAH and MAMH
Mcquesten West votes in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek 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, Mcquesten West votes in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, 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
Ned Kuruc represents Hamilton East—Stoney Creek in Ottawa
Each riding elects one MP to the House of Commons; the general election of 28 April 2025 chose the 45th Parliament.
Hamilton East—Stoney Creek · Conservative Party of Canada
en.wikipedia.org ↗- Liberal Party of Canada71
- Conservative Party of Canada50
As Wikidata records them.
The MP’s record
The 2025 general election sent Ned Kuruc to the Commons for the first time. On today’s boundaries, the 2021 vote in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek would have gone to the Liberal Party of Canada (39%), so Ned Kuruc’s 2025 win took it from them.
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
Hamilton East—Stoney Creek stayed with the Liberal Party of Canada in 2021, electing Chad Collins
These are the 2019 and 2021 results on the 2013 map of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek; its boundaries changed for the 2025 election.
At 59%, fewer of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek voted in 2021 than Canada as a whole (63%). Back in 2019 the seat went to Bob Bratina (Liberal Party of Canada), on 39%. The 2021 count in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek put Chad Collins (Liberal Party of Canada) first at 37%, with Ned Kuruc (Conservative Party of Canada) 4,424 votes back.
All 5 candidates in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Collins | Liberal Party of Canada | 18,358 | 36.9% |
| Ned Kuruc | Conservative Party of Canada | 13,934 | 28.0% |
| Nick Milanovic | New Democratic Party | 12,748 | 25.6% |
| Mario Ricci | People's Party of Canada | 3,733 | 7.5% |
| Larry Pattison | Green Party of Canada | 1,020 | 2.1% |
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 Mcquesten West 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
- Which riding. A riding is listed when 5% or more of the place’s 2021 Census residents live in it; the largest share comes first.
- Not on this page. No council budgets, no band councils, and no party tally for the council, which the open lists don’t record.
- Who holds each seat. MPs come from Wikidata’s records of the 45th Parliament, which can lag a resignation or a by-election by some days.
- Election results. Where the page says “today’s boundaries”, it means Elections Canada’s estimate of the 2021 vote on the 2023 ridings; every other count is official and on the 2013 map.
- Council size. Residents per seat divide the 2021 Census population by every council seat, the head of council’s included.
Questions about how Mcquesten West is run
Who is the MP for Mcquesten West?
Hamilton East—Stoney Creek’s MP, Ned Kuruc of the Conservative Party of Canada, represents Mcquesten West.
Which party won Mcquesten West in the 2021 federal election?
Hamilton East—Stoney Creek went to Chad Collins (Liberal Party of Canada) in 2021. Since 2025, Ned Kuruc has been the MP for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek.
Who is the MPP for Mcquesten West?
The riding for Mcquesten West is Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario lists the MPP who holds it.
Who heads the council in Hamilton?
For the 2022–26 term, Hamilton council was led by Andrea Horwath, elected mayor in October 2022.
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 Mcquesten West?
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).