Results, Ridings and Candidates
Chatham-Kent - Essex
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 240/240 polls | |||
| CON | Dave Van Kesteren | 19,960 | 47.92 |
Elected |
| LIB | Matt Daudlin | 12,127 | 29.12 |
|
| NDP | Ron Cadotte | 6,850 | 16.45 |
|
| GRN | Alina Abbott | 2,712 | 6.51 |
|
Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »- Dave Van Kesteren (Incumbent)
- Alina Abbott
- Matt Daudlin
- Ron Cadotte
Dave Van Kesteren
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 7, 1955
Age: 53
Birthplace: Chatham, Ont.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Faye Dekens
Children: Eight
Career Background: Owner of Van Kesteren Auto Sales, a family business that includes four of his children and has expanded to include a new car franchise. For the past six years, his dealership has earned a position in the top five for customer satisfaction among Hyundai dealers across Canada.
Community Activities: Member of the Rotary Sunrise Club. President of the Chatham Christian Business Association.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Chatham-Kent-Essex in 2004. Elected in Chatham-Kent-Essex in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of committees for Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics and Industry, Science and Technology.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Contact information:
Alina Abbott
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1972
Age: 35
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.
Education: B.Sc., secondary education teacher's certificate, Calvin College in Michigan; completed an internship at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Dale
Career Background: Teaches biology, chemistry, environmental studies and math. Taught from 1997-2002 at Bulkley Valley Christian High, from 2002-2003 at Toronto District Christian High, and since 2003 at Chatham Christian High.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-354-2887
Cell: 519-401-4733
Matt Daudlin
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Chatham, Ont.
Education: Has a BE and BA from the University of Western Ontario. Has a diploma in mediation and conflict resolution from the University of Waterloo.
Profession: Teacher, musician, general contractor
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two
Career Background: Is founder, vice-president of the board of directors and political liaison for Restorative Justice Chatham Kent. Is also a member of the Mediation Resource Bank for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. Currently works as a teacher for the Windsor Community Agency Schools in custody facilities.
Community Activities: Has been involved with the Ontario Special Olympics. Served as a member for the Chatham-Kent Police youth action committee and as a contributor to the Rosemarie Ur Doctor Recruitment Fund. Has worked with the Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association and was a contributing contractor for Habitat For Humanity. Is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-351-7552
Ron Cadotte
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1944
Birthplace: Dover Township, Ont.
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: He worked for the International Truck and Engine Corporation for 30 years. Retired and currently works part-time for Laidlaw bus company.
Community Activities: Long-time volunteer for Chatham-Kent United Way, St. John’s Ambulance (medallion level), the Canadian Auto Workers retirees chapter and the Lower Thames Métis Council. He is also the community leader for the Ontario Needs a Raise tricity $10/hour minimum wage campaign.
Contact information:
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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