Results, Ridings and Candidates
Welland
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 271/271 polls | |||
| NDP | Malcolm Allen | 16,841 | 33.01 |
Elected |
| CON | Alf Kiers | 16,350 | 32.05 |
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| LIB | John Maloney | 14,299 | 28.03 |
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| GRN | Jennifer Mooradian | 2,816 | 5.52 |
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| IND | Jody Di Bartolomeo | 599 | 1.17 |
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| ML | Ron Walker | 114 | 0.22 |
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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 »- Alfred Kiers
- Jennifer Mooradian
- Jody Di Bartolomeo
- John Maloney (Incumbent)
- Ron Walker
- Malcolm Allen
Alfred Kiers
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Ann
Children: Five daughters
Career Background: With his wife, he has owned and operated Railroad Gardens, a one-acre greenhouse selling stems to wholesalers, for 20 years.
Community Activities: Currently president of the Port Colborne/Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce, as well as the political action chair. He is an active church member and an indoor and outdoor soccer coach.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-227-9288
Jennifer Mooradian
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Honours bachelor degree in political studies from Queen's University; a bachelor's degree in midwifery from McMaster University.
Profession: Midwife
Children: One child
Career Background: Has been working in St. Catharines as a midwife with Niagara Midwifery Practice over the last six years.
Community Activities: Volunteer experience: Distress Centre Niagara and Climate Action Now.
Contact information:
Phone: 905-401-1117
jennifer.mooradian@greenparty.ca
Jody Di Bartolomeo
Party: Independent
Age: 39
Profession: Professor
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: Teaches philosophy at Lakehead Niagara University.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in this riding as a candidate for the New Democratic Party in 2004 and 2006 and in Erie-Lincoln in 2000.
John Maloney
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Jan. 5, 1945
Age: 63
Birthplace: Welland, Ont.
Education: BA and law degree from the University of Toronto.
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sherrie
Children: Five - Megan, Patrick, Alanna, Andrew and Sarah
Career Background: City solicitor for 15 years.
Community Activities: Served on board of directors: Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce; Welland County Law Association. Former member: Ontario County and District President's Association; Ports Canada advisory board; Community Futures board; chair Regional Niagara Chamber of Commerce; Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Kinsman Club. Regional director, Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Served on steering committees to establish a Palliative Care Unit at the hospital, United Way, Business Improvement Area and to establish a Crimestoppers Program in Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Erie in 1993. Elected in Erie-Lincoln in 1997 and 2000. Elected in Welland in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Chair of the Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Member of the committees on International Trade and on Scrutiny of Regulations.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal Caucus.
Mailing address:335 King St.
Welland, Ont.
L3B 3K2
Contact information:Telephone: 905-714-0007
Ron Walker
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Age: 58
Education: Bachelor of arts in political science from Brock University. Currently pursuing a master's degree in political science.
Profession: Factory worker
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in St. Catharines in 1999.
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 1979, 1980, 2004 and 2006, in Welland-St. Catharines-Thorold in 1988 and in Niagara Centre in 2000 and 1997.
Contact information:
Malcolm Allen
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Has an undergraduate degree in history and political science from Brock University.
Profession: Electrician
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Peggy
Children: Three
Community Activities: Is a member of the Pelham Library Board and the Niagara Health Coalition. Helped spearhead the creation of the Bethlehem Project, a non-profit affordable housing complex in St. Catharines. Was president of the Niagara District Basketball Referees Association
Electoral History
Municipal: Has been a councillor in Pelham since 2003, and is currently the deputy mayor.
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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