New Democrat incumbent Laura Mae Lindo has won the riding of Kitchener Centre, CTV News’ Decision Desk has declared.
Lindo, who serves as opposition critic for both Anti-Racism and Colleges and Universities, had 40.8 percent of the vote as of 9:59 p.m. with 45 out of 63 polls reporting.
“It is humbling. I think that's the word for me today. It's humbling to know that the people of Kitchener Centre want me to keep doing the work,” Lindo told CTV News.
She defeats Progressive Conservative Jim Schmidt, Liberal Kelly Steiss and Green Wayne Mak.
Prior to her election, Lindo worked as Director of Diversity and Equity at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Lindo also reacted to Andrea Horwath’s announcement that she will be stepping down as leader of the NDP.
“I think one of the strongest ways of demonstrating your leadership is recognizing when it’s time for you to be the shoulders that the new leaders are standing upon," Lindo said. "And I really believe that is what Andrea did.”
