Voters in Huron-Bruce have once again placed their trust in Ben Lobb, re-electing the Conservative MP for a sixth consecutive term in the 2025 federal election.
Lobb, who has represented the riding since 2008, fended off five challengers, including Liberal James Rice, New Democrat Melanie Burrett, Green Party candidate Gregory McLean, and independents Justin L. Smith and Caesar Salad Pella.
Speaking after his victory, Lobb said he was overwhelmed by the support he received and credited volunteers for the campaign’s success. "When you think back to late March and early April, it was cold, rainy, and snowy, and people still wanted to knock on doors and put up signs, it really is democracy in action," Lobb said. "When 29,000 or 30,000 people put their faith in you to represent them, it's overwhelming. I can't thank them enough."
Lobb’s campaign focused heavily on concerns over Canada’s growing debt and economic struggles. At an all-candidates meeting earlier this month, he warned that the country’s debt had doubled over the past decade to a record $1.2 trillion, calling for a new direction.
While celebrating locally, Lobb acknowledged the bigger picture nationally, where a Liberal minority government was projected. He said he sees opportunities to work with the incoming government, especially on trade issues that directly affect Huron-Bruce farmers and businesses.
"Our trade deals like NAFTA, USMCA, and our agreements with Europe haven't been fair to Canada," he said. "We have trade deficits in beef and pork with Europe and the UK, and the U.S. has been rough on us over the years too. We need to get this figured out so we can all prosper."
Reflecting on the national results, Lobb credited Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for rejuvenating the party, particularly among young voters.
"Pierre’s biggest contribution is refreshing the party and bringing in young people, people in their twenties who are feeling the cost of living pressures," said Lobb. "You can’t poll them easily, they don't have landlines, they don't answer calls, but they’re showing up and voting in droves."
While Lobb said he expected a close race due to recent political shifts (including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and Donald Trump’s re-election in the U.S), he emphasized the need for Parliamentarians to bridge economic divisions moving forward.
"We have to represent everybody," Lobb said. "We need to fix the economic divide and build a stronger country, starting right here in our own region."