Barrie-area Ontario Progressive Conservative candidates Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin won re-election in Thursday’s vote.
Downey, representing Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, and Khanjin, representing Barrie–Innisfil, both won decisive victories as the Ontario PC Party claimed another majority government.
Downey received 20,011 votes, defeating Liberal candidate Rose Zacharias, who garnered 14,325 votes, while NDP candidate Tracey Lapham trailed with 2,677 votes.
Khanjin won with 22,048 votes, surpassing Liberal Dane Lee’s 10,613 votes and NDP candidate Andrew Harrigan’s 5,585 votes.
After the results were announced, Downy expressed his gratitude for being re-elected.
“This was a hard-fought battle, and we got the job done,” he said. “I’m thrilled to return as the MPP-elect for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte as we stand up for families, businesses, and workers in the face of economic hostility.”
He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the re-elected PC government as they respond swiftly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
“Residents voted to protect Ontario, and I will honour that mandate with passion and commitment,” he said.
Khanjin echoed Downey’s remarks, affirming her readiness to address the tariff threats.
“I’m ready to continue fighting hard to protect Ontario against President Trump’s tariffs,” she said.
Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall stated he is eager to strengthen his strong working relationship with Downey and Khanjin.
“I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with our local MPPs to ensure that the needs and priorities of our community are well-respected at the provincial level,” he said.
He added that his collaboration with Downey and Khanjin has been productive for Barrie.
“The continued partnership is essential in securing funding, advancing important policies, and supporting initiatives that benefit Barrie residents.”
At the time of publication, the Ontario PC Party secured 80 seats, the NDP won 27, the Liberals regained party status with 14 seats, the Green Party claimed 2, and 1 seat went to an Independent.
