Progressive Conservative Mike Harris Jr. has won the riding of Kitchener-Conestoga.

This will be Harris’ second term as MPP for the riding. He was first elected in 2018 and is the son of former Ontario premier Mike Harris.

Mike Harris Jr.

Harris won with 40 per cent of the vote.

New Democrat Karen Meissner had 28.9 per cent of the vote. Liberal Melanie Van Alphen had 17.5 per cent.

Harris celebrated the win with his family, friends and volunteers at a restaurant in Conestogo, while telling CTV News, “It’s great to be back with another PC majority government.”

“This shows really, the confidence the people of Ontario have in soon-to-be again, premier Doug Ford and our PC team,” he continued.

When asked what he plans to do first when returning to office, he mentioned healthcare plans and the ongoing Go Train expansion.

“Obviously we are moving forward in regards to some really great things in regards to our shelter services this year in the community. House of Friendship and Shelter Care have been doing an amazing job,” he said. “Just continuing to build on all the momentum we’ve had over the last four years.”

Mike Harris Jr.

Correction:

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Mike Harris Jr. took over the Kitchener-Conestoga seat from his father in 2018. He took over the seat from Micheal Harris, no relation, in 2018.