NDP's Michael Mantha Re-Elected in Algoma-Manitoulin

New Democrat Michael Mantha will represent the Algoma-Manitoulin riding for a fourth consecutive term.

Unofficial results from Elections Ontario show Mantha with approximately 46% of votes cast in the riding - below the roughly 58% he saw in 2018 - and he says he's "humbled, excited, over the top" with the result.

Michael Mantha's Reaction to 2022 Re-Election
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Mantha concedes the NDP will need to look at what did and did not work in the campaign.

Michael Mantha on NDP Result in 2022 Ontario Election
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As for the new term, Mantha says his priorities will be what he heard on doorsteps.

Michael Mantha Explains His Priorities in New Term
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Progressive Conservative Cheryl Fort was the closest to Mantha - receiving about 35% of ballots cast, an increase from the PCs' roughly 25% in 2018 - a turnout she's touting.

Cheryl Fort Reacts to 2022 Ontario Election Loss
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Fort was followed by Liberal Tim Vine, who finished with just shy of 9% - slightly above the party's 2018 result - and Vine does express disappointment.

Tim Vine Reacts to 2022 Ontario Election Loss
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After Vine was New Blue candidate Ron Koski with more than 5%, Green Party candidate Maria Legault with just over 3%, and Ontario Party candidate Frederick Weening, who received less than 1.5%.

Election Night Interview with NDP MPP-Elect Michael Mantha
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Election Night Interview with PC Candidate Cheryl Fort
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Election Night Interview with Liberal Candidate Tim Vine
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