Federal Election Overview in the Windsor Area
Over the past two decades, the Windsor-West and Windsor-Tecumseh ridings have experienced notable shifts in federal political representation, reflecting broader national trends and local dynamics. Here's an analysis of the federal election outcomes from 2004 to 2021 in the three key ridings: Windsor—West and Windsor—Tecumseh.
Windsor-West: This riding has been a stronghold for the New Democratic Party (NDP) since 2002, with Brian Masse serving as the Member of Parliament (MP). His consistent re-elections underscore the riding's alignment with NDP values.
2004–2015: Masse secured victories with comfortable margins, reflecting strong local support.
2019: Faced a tighter race against Liberal candidate Sandra Pupatello, winning with 40% of the vote to her 36.3%.
2021: Expanded his lead, obtaining 44.2% of the vote, while Pupatello garnered 27.8%
Windsor-Tecumseh: This riding has witnessed shifts between the NDP and the Liberal Party over the years.
2004–2015: Represented by NDP MPs Joe Comartin and later Cheryl Hardcastle, indicating a period of NDP dominance.
2019 - 2024: Liberal candidate Irek Kusmierczyk won the seat, reflecting a swing towards the Liberals. Kusmierczyk has retained this seat, suggesting continued Liberal support in the area.
Essex: This riding has been a stronghold for Conservatives, having transitioned once to NDP representation, before reverting back to Conservatives.
2004–2015: Conservative Jeff Watson held the seat, indicating a period of Conservative strength.
2015: NDP's Tracey Ramsey captured the riding, aligning with a national surge in NDP support.
2019: Conservative Chris Lewis unseated Ramsey, marking a return to Conservative representation.
2021: Lewis retained his seat with 41.1% of the vote, while Ramsey secured 31.8%.
