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Progressive Conservatives, NDP hold on to their seats in Ontario byelections
Progressive Conservatives and the NDP held two ridings as voters focused on health care, education and affordability, candidates said.
On Thursday, Ontario voters held provincial byelections, with incumbent party candidates successfully defending their respective seats in the legislature.
Progressive Conservative Jeff Beattie won Hamilton East and Stoney Creek, while Susan Lahey secured York-Simcoe in the contest.
Throughout the campaign, candidates discussed long-standing provincial concerns—health care, education, and affordability—as primary topics with voters.
Doug Ford congratulated Lahey and Beattie, stating voters backed a team that will "stand up to tariffs" and protect workers.
NDP leader Marit Stiles celebrated New Democrat Fatima Shaban's victory in Scarborough Southwest, where the party maintained its stronghold.