Results, Ridings and Candidates
Hamilton Mountain
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 243/243 polls | |||
| NDP | Chris Charlton | 22,799 | 43.66 |
Elected |
| CON | Terry Anderson | 16,011 | 30.66 |
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| LIB | Tyler Banham | 10,531 | 20.16 |
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| GRN | Stephen Brotherston | 2,884 | 5.52 |
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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 »- Terry Anderson
- Stephen Brotherston
- Tyler Banham
- Chris Charlton (Incumbent)
Terry Anderson
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 25, 1960
Age: 47
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.
Profession: Insurance broker
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Joanne
Children: Two - Kristen and Jason
Career Background: Founded Anderson Insurance Brokers in 1984. In 2000, the company merged with Pearson Dunn Insurance Brokers, where he currently works as a Commercial Account Executive.
Community Activities: Is president of the Rotary Club of Hamilton Mountain, director of Ronald McDonald House and director of CANUSA games.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected in 1991 to represent Ward 7 on the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Councils. Re-elected in 1994 and 1997. Retired from municipal politics in 2000.
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Stephen Brotherston
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Has a degree in geological engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
Profession: Financial planner and businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Lucy Petruccelli
Children: Two - David and Stephanie
Career Background: Worked in financial planning and consulting before joining the family business manufacturing specialty chairs for the disabled and elderly. Later joined an independent auto parts manufacturer, where he eventually became the chief operating officer. Is now retired.
Community Activities: Has worked as a local volunteer in Hamilton, including organizing events as Chair of The Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce.
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Tyler Banham
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 30
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ont.
Education: Has a BA in History from McMaster University and a law degree from the University of Ottawa.
Profession: Lawyer and businessman
Career Background: Practises law in Ottawa and Hamilton; also owns a website design company.
Community Activities: Received the Max Rotman Volunteer of the Year Award for his years of volunteering at the Henderson Hospital in the Cancer Assistance Program.
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Chris Charlton
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: BA, University of Western Ontario; MA in political science, McMaster University
Profession: Political advisor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Brian
Career Background: Owner of the public affairs research and consulting firm, MBM Consulting; works as the building influence and marketing coordinator at the national office of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Canada.
Community Activities: Involved with Environment Hamilton; Friends of the Red Hill Creek Valley; Ontario Health Care Coalition; Neighbour to Neighbour Centre; Hamilton and District Labour Council; Workers' Arts and Heritage Centre; OPSEU Local 593; Canadian Political Science Association; Canadian Study of Parliament Group; Hamilton and Area Women's Volleyball League; former executive director for the Concession Street Business Improvement Area; past member of the Hamilton Spectator Community Editorial Board.
Electoral History
Municipal: Ran unsuccessfully in the 2000 municipal election.
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Hamilton-Mountain in 1999 and 2003.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Hamilton-Mountain in 1997 and 2004. Elected in the riding in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Finance, Health, Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Industry, Science and Technology, and the Status of Women.
Caucus: Member of the NDP caucus.
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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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