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Electoral Cartography: Hamilton Mountain's Political Terrain

A scholarly examination of the Hamilton Mountain provincial electoral district, delving into its geographical boundaries, historical political shifts, and demographic influences within the broader context of Ontario's legislative landscape.

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District Overview

Defining a Provincial Riding

Hamilton Mountain constitutes a provincial electoral district within Ontario, Canada. This district has been actively represented in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since its establishment in 1967. Situated within the broader Hamilton, Ontario region, it plays a crucial role in provincial governance.

Socio-Economic Fabric

The socio-economic composition of Hamilton Mountain is notably diverse. It encompasses a wide spectrum of residents, ranging from those residing in low-income public housing to occupants of million-dollar estates. The workforce within the district is equally varied, including highly paid unionized workers alongside small-wage unskilled laborers. Furthermore, the community is characterized by a blend of well-established families and recent immigrants, contributing to its rich social tapestry.[citation needed]

Key Electoral Dates

The Hamilton Mountain electoral district was created in 1976, with its first contestable election occurring in 1967. The most recent election contested within this district was in 2025, reflecting its ongoing participation in Ontario's electoral cycle.

Geographical Delineation

Redefined Boundaries (2003)

In 2003, the boundaries of the Hamilton Mountain riding underwent a significant redefinition. The district is now precisely bounded by a complex line that traces natural and man-made features across the City of Hamilton. This intricate demarcation ensures a clear electoral division within the municipality.

Key Boundary Markers

The geographical limits of the district are defined by a line drawn west from the Niagara Escarpment along Red Hill Creek, extending south along Mountain Brow Boulevard, Arbour Road, and Glover Road. It then proceeds west along the hydroelectric transmission line situated south of Rymal Road East, north along Glancaster Road, and east along Garner Road East. Further north, it follows the hydroelectric transmission line west of Upper Paradise Road, east along Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, north along West 5th Street, northeast along James Mountain Road, and finally east and south along the Niagara Escarpment, returning to its point of commencement.

Demographic Footprint

As of 2016, the Hamilton Mountain electoral district had a population of 104,875 residents. With an area spanning 33 square kilometers, this results in a population density of approximately 3,178 individuals per square kilometer. In 2018, the number of eligible electors within the district was recorded at 80,578. The entire district falls within the Hamilton Census Division and Subdivision.

Geographic Coordinates: 43.212°N 79.862°W

Political Evolution

A Shifting Political Landscape

Since its creation from the Wentworth provincial electoral district in 1967, Hamilton Mountain has demonstrated a dynamic political history. The riding has, at various times, been represented by every major political party in Ontario, underscoring its competitive nature and the diverse political leanings of its constituents.

Notable Electoral Transitions

The district has seen significant shifts in representation. For instance, in 2011, the New Democratic Party's Monique Taylor successfully unseated the Liberal Cabinet Minister, Sophia Aggelonitis. More recently, the 2025 election saw a change in representation to Monica Ciriello of the Progressive Conservative Party, highlighting the ongoing electoral fluidity within Hamilton Mountain.

Representatives

Legislative History

The Hamilton Mountain electoral district has been represented by a diverse group of Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) since its inception in 1967. This table details the individuals who have served the constituency, reflecting the dynamic political landscape of Ontario.

Hamilton Mountain
Assembly Years Member Party
Riding created from Wentworth in 1967
28th 1967–1971 John Roxburgh Smith Progressive Conservative
29th 1971–1975
30th 1975–1977
31st 1977–1981 Brian Charlton New Democratic
32nd 1981–1985
33rd 1985–1987
34th 1987–1990
35th 1990–1995
36th 1995–1999 Trevor Pettit Progressive Conservative
37th 1999–2003 Marie Bountrogianni Liberal
38th 2003–2007
39th 2007–2011 Sophia Aggelonitis
40th 2011–2014 Monique Taylor New Democratic
41st 2014–2018
42nd 2018–2022
43rd 2022–2025
44th 2025–present Monica Ciriello Progressive Conservative

Electoral Results

2025 Ontario General Election

The most recent provincial election for the Hamilton Mountain district, held in 2025, saw a significant shift in representation. The results indicate the current political preferences of the electorate.

2025 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Monica Ciriello 13,948 36.16 +6.16
Liberal Dawn Danko 11,933 30.93 +15.36
New Democratic Kojo Damptey 10,037 26.02 −18.79
Green Joshua Czerniga 1,544 4.00 −1.62
New Blue Layla Marie-Angela Protopapa 392 1.02 −1.25
None of the Above Dan Preston 278 0.72 N/A
Independent Ejaz Butt 267 0.69 N/A
Ontario Party Bing Wong 178 0.46 −1.27
Total valid votes 38,578 99.42 ±0.0
Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots 225 0.58 ±0.0
Turnout 38,803 46.14 +4.65
Eligible voters 84,106
Progressive Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing −4.60

Historical Election Data

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the electoral trends in Hamilton Mountain, detailed results from previous provincial general elections are available. These records illustrate the shifts in voter allegiance and the performance of various political parties over time.

2022 Ontario General Election

2022 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Monique Taylor 15,250 44.81 −9.77 $75,864
Progressive Conservative Mike Spadafora 10,211 30.00 +1.17 $27,375
Liberal Chantale Lachance 5,300 15.57 +6.33 $10,000
Green Janet Errygers 1,913 5.62 +0.48 $559
New Blue Baylee Nguyen 770 2.26 N/A $0
Ontario Party Andy Busa 590 1.73 N/A none listed
Total valid votes 34,034 99.42 +0.61
Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots 200 0.58 −0.61
Turnout 34,234 41.49 −14.68
Eligible voters 82,518
New Democratic hold Swing −5.47

2018 Ontario General Election

2018 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Monique Taylor 24,406 54.58 +5.97 $60,699
Progressive Conservative Esther Pauls 12,891 28.83 +11.27 $47,227
Liberal Damin Starr 4,134 9.24 −18.82 $28,018
Green Dave Urquhart 2,300 5.14 +0.81 $39
Libertarian Kristofer Maves 533 1.19 N/A none listed
None of the Above Scott Patrick Miller 453 1.01 N/A $0
Total valid votes 44,717 98.81
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 538 1.19
Turnout 45,255 56.16
Eligible voters 80,578
New Democratic notional hold Swing −2.65

2014 General Election (Redistributed Results)

2014 general election redistributed results
Party Vote %
New Democratic 19,649 48.61
Liberal 11,343 28.06
Progressive Conservative 7,099 17.56
Green 1,750 4.33
Others 585 1.45

2014 Ontario General Election

2014 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Monique Taylor 23,006 46.90 +1.74
Liberal Javid Mirza 14,508 29.57 -2.81
Progressive Conservative Albert Marshall 8,795 17.93 -1.11
Green Greg Lenko 2,047 4.17 +2.52
Libertarian Hans Wienhold 379 0.77 +0.28
Freedom Brian Goodwin 320 0.65 +0.37
Total valid votes 49,055 98.38 -1.16
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 810 1.62 +1.16
Turnout 49,865 52.85 +2.40
Eligible voters 94,360
New Democratic hold Swing +2.28

2011 Ontario General Election

2011 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Monique Taylor 20,492 45.16 +11.68
Liberal Sophia Aggelonitis 14,694 32.38 -4.83
Progressive Conservative Geordie Elms 8,641 19.04 -4.54
Green Tony Morris 748 1.65 -3.05
Family Coalition Jim Enos 450 0.99
Libertarian Hans Wienhold 222 0.49
Freedom Brian Goodwin 126 0.28 -0.77
Total valid votes 45,373 99.54
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 208 0.46
Turnout 45,581 50.45
Eligible voters 90,355
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +8.26

2007 Ontario General Election

2007 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Sophia Aggelonitis 17,387 37.28 -14.51
New Democratic Bryan Adamczyk 15,653 33.56 +7.1
Progressive Conservative Bob Charters 10,982 23.55 +4.53
Green Ivan Miletic 2,122 4.55 +3.46
Freedom Mary Maan 493 1.05
Total valid votes 46,637 100.00

2003 Ontario General Election

2003 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Marie Bountrogianni 23,524 51.79 +11.54
New Democratic Chris Charlton 12,017 26.46 +4.05
Progressive Conservative Shakil Hassan 8,637 19.02 -15.58
Family Coalition Eleanor Johnson 748 1.65 +0.75
Green Selwyn Inniss 494 1.09 +0.13
Total valid votes 45,420 100.00

1999 Ontario General Election

1999 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Marie Bountrogianni 19,076 40.25 +6.34
Progressive Conservative Trevor Pettit 16,397 34.60 -2.02
New Democratic Chris Charlton 10,622 22.41 -3.55
Green Kelli Gallagher 456 0.96
Family Coalition Jim Enos 426 0.90 -2.61
Natural Law Bob Danio 261 0.55
Independent Rolf Gerstenberger 159 0.34
Total valid votes 47,397 100.00

1995 Ontario General Election

1995 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Trevor Pettit 13,852 36.60 +16.14
Liberal Marie Bountrogianni 12,824 33.88 +14.16
New Democratic Brian Charlton 9,837 25.99 -33.81
Family Coalition Michael O'Grady 1,329 3.51
Total valid votes 37,822 100.00

1990 Ontario General Election

1990 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Brian Charlton 22,488 59.76 +16.95
Progressive Conservative Grant Darby 7,709 20.49 +1.38
Liberal Al Bailey 7,432 19.75 -18.33
Total valid votes 37,629 100.00

1987 Ontario General Election

1987 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Brian Charlton 14,743 42.82 -1.43
Liberal Jane Milanetti 13,111 38.08 +13.37
Progressive Conservative John Smith 6,580 19.11 -11.92
Total valid votes 34,434 100.00

1985 Ontario General Election

1985 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Brian Charlton 13,871 44.25 +8.23
Progressive Conservative Steve Oneschuk 9,729 31.03 -4.35
Liberal Dominic Agostino 7,745 24.71 -3.88
Total valid votes 31,345 100.00

1981 Ontario General Election

1981 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Brian Charlton 11,008 36.02 -2.23
Progressive Conservative Duncan Beattie 10,811 35.38 -1.74
Liberal Vince Agro 8,738 28.59 +4.71
Total valid votes 30,557 100.00

1977 Ontario General Election

1977 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes %
New Democratic Brian Charlton 12,681 38.25
Progressive Conservative John Smith 12,308 37.12
Liberal Kris Chaman 7,919 23.88
Communist Mike Mirza 247 0.74
Total valid votes 33,155 100.00

2007 Electoral Reform Referendum

Public Consultation on Electoral Systems

In 2007, Ontario held a provincial referendum on electoral reform, proposing a shift from the traditional First Past the Post system to a Mixed Member Proportional representation. The results from the Hamilton Mountain district provide insight into local voter sentiment regarding this significant constitutional question.

2007 Ontario electoral reform referendum
Side Votes %
First Past the Post 29,343 65
Mixed member proportional 15,822 35
Total valid votes 45,165 100

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