As support for the federal New Democrats slips in the polls, the fate of the party could be decided by voters in reliably orange ridings like London–Fanshawe, where strategic voting may come into play.
With days left in the federal election campaign, major party leaders are continuing to make their pitches to Canadians before election day on April 28. It’s especially a do-or-die election for the New Democratic Party (NDP).
According to CBC’s Poll Tracker, the NDP is trailing far behind other parties and may not win enough seats across the country to retain official party status. The fate of the NDP’s Ontario caucus could rest in some battle ridings, such as London-Fanshawe.
The district covers London’s east region which including neighbourhoods such as Pond Mills, Argyle and Fanshawe College. It’s been an NDP-stronghold since 2006 and is currently represented by incumbent Lindsay Mathyssen, who succeeded her mother Irene Mathyssen as the riding’s Member of Parliament in 2019 and is seeking …