Results, Ridings and Candidates
Hamilton Centre
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 235/235 polls | |||
| NDP | David Christopherson | 19,945 | 49.27 |
Elected |
| CON | Leon O'Connor | 9,055 | 22.37 |
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| LIB | Helen Wilson | 7,074 | 17.48 |
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| GRN | John Livingstone | 3,625 | 8.96 |
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| LTN | Anthony Giles | 529 | 1.31 |
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| ML | Lisa Nussey | 126 | 0.31 |
|
| COM | Ryan Sparrow | 125 | 0.31 |
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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 »- Leon O’Connor
- Ryan Sparrow
- John Livingstone
- Helen Wilson
- Anthony Giles
- Lisa Nussey
- David Christopherson (Incumbent)
Leon O'Connor
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Diploma in social service work from Mohawk College
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Patricia
Children: Three daughters - Kelli, Colleen and Courtney
Career Background: Teaches children with special needs at the secondary level.
Community Activities: Goalie coach for local high school hockey team. Started the native court work system in Hamilton, founding member of Urban Native Homes Inc. and the Hamilton regional native friendship centre.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Hamilton West in 2000 and in Hamilton Centre in 2004.
Mailing address:
449 Main St. W
Hamilton, Ont.
L8P 1K5
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-521-2109
Ryan Sparrow
Party: Communist Party of Canada
Age: 21
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: Is currently working in customer service in downtown Hamilton.
Community Activities: Has worked with and participated in events for the Ontario Health Coalition, the Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, Six Nations, Anti-Racist Action, Solidarity House and various peace organizations.
Electoral History
Municipal: Ran unsuccessfully for school trustee for Hamilton Ward 3 in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-548-9586
John Livingstone
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Rena
Children: Two children
Career Background: During his military service he was posted to Calgary, London, Ottawa, Hamilton and Lahr, Germany and has served two tours of duty with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights. He has been the director of operations at the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires for nine years.
Community Activities: Volunteer for the Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) and the Waterfront Trail.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Helen Wilson
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: BA from McMaster University
Children: One son - Mark
Career Background: Taught at elementary and secondary schools in Hamilton; now retired.
Community Activities: Co-ordinator of the World Road Cycling Championships for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Cycling Festival Committee. Co-chair of volunteers for the McMaster Children's Hospital Telethon in 2005.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served as trustee in Ward 1 for the Hamilton Board of Education from 1991-94.
Provincial: Defeated in Hamilton-West in 1990 and 1995.
Anthony Giles
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 20, 1976
Age: 31
Birthplace: Quebec
Education: Earned a music degree in jazz performance.
Profession: Musician
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Heather Goward
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-691-0818
sites.google.com/site/anthonygilesforhamiltoncenter
Lisa Nussey
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 17, 1977
Age: 31
Birthplace: Fredericton, N.B.
Education: Earned a B.Sc in midwifery.
Profession: Midwife
Community Activities: Involved in social justice and anti-war activities.
Mailing address:
121 Park St. South
Hamilton, Ont.
L8P 3E6
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-296-3551
David Christopherson
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 5, 1954
Age: 54
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.
Children: One - Kayla
Career Background: Is past president of the United Auto Workers union (UAW), Local 525. Also was former assistant to Ian Deans, MP.
Community Activities: Chair of many committees including Regional Health and Social Services, Hamilton Licensing, Mental Health Committee of District Health Council; chaired regional task force on affordable housing. Vice-chair, Hamilton Transport and Environment Committee; member, Hamilton Library Board.
Electoral History
Municipal: Member of Hamilton City Council and Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Council, 1985 to 1990.
Provincial: Elected in Hamilton Centre in 1990 and 1995; and in Hamilton West in 1999.
Federal: Defeated in Hamilton East in 1984; elected in Hamilton Centre in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committee on Public Accounts.
Caucus: Member of the NDP caucus.
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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