Elections Canada Recount Results: Conservatives Secure Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore by Four Votes
In a dramatic conclusion to one of the tightest races in the 2025 Canadian federal election, Conservative candidate Kathy Borrelli has officially secured the Ontario riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore. A judicial recount, prompted by the Liberal Party, confirmed her victory by a mere four votes over incumbent Liberal MP Irek Kusmierczyk.
Background: From Election Night to Recount
On election night, April 28, preliminary results showed Borrelli leading by 233 votes. However, a subsequent validation by Elections Canada reduced this margin to 77 votes, just shy of the automatic recount threshold. Consequently, Kusmierczyk requested a judicial recount, which commenced on May 20 and concluded on May 23.
Final Tally: A Four-Vote Margin
The recount process adjusted the vote totals, with Borrelli receiving 32,090 votes and Kusmierczyk obtaining 32,086 votes. This razor-thin margin underscores the significance of every single vote in closely contested elections. Wikipedia
Implications for the House of Commons
Borrelli’s win maintains the Conservative Party’s seat count at 143, while the Liberal Party holds 170 seats—two short of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons. The Bloc Québécois has 22 seats, the NDP holds seven, and the Green Party has one.
Significance of the Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore Riding
The Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore riding, traditionally a Liberal stronghold, witnessed a significant shift with Borrelli’s victory. Her win reflects the Conservative Party’s broader gains in regions previously dominated by other parties, signaling a potential realignment in Canadian federal politics.
The confirmation of Kathy Borrelli’s victory in Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore by a four-vote margin highlights the critical importance of each ballot cast. As the Liberal Party navigates a minority government, such closely contested ridings could play pivotal roles in shaping Canada’s political landscape in the coming years.