Politics · Canada · 2 hrs ago
Keanin Loomis wins Hamilton mayoral race, defeating Andrea Horwath
Keanin Loomis was elected mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath in Monday’s municipal election.
With about 60 per cent of polls reporting, Loomis had roughly 41 per cent of the vote, while councillor Rob Cooper had about 32 per cent and Horwath about 14 per cent.
Horwath finished third, after beating Loomis by roughly 1,600 votes in the 2022 mayoral race.
Loomis previously led the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction.
His win marks a reversal from 2022, when he lost to Horwath.
Loomis said his first priority is to work with the city’s new council, which includes several new councillors.
He also plans to advocate for Hamilton’s steel jobs, bringing together local businesses and labour groups and working with provincial and federal governments.
Keanin Loomis was elected mayor of Hamilton, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath.
With about 60 per cent of polls reporting, Loomis had about 41 per cent of the vote, while Rob Cooper had about 32 per cent and Horwath about 14 per cent.
Loomis previously lost to Horwath by roughly 1,600 votes in the 2022 mayoral election.
After declaring victory, Loomis said he would be mayor for all Hamilton residents and work with the new city council.
- Who
- Keanin Loomis was elected mayor, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath. Rob Cooper finished second.
- What
- Loomis won Hamilton’s mayoral race.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Why
- Not stated
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Andrea Horwath beat Keanin Loomis by roughly 1,600 votes in Hamilton’s mayoral election.
Loomis won the mayoral race, with about 60 per cent of polls reporting.
Loomis declared victory and said he would work with the city’s new council.
- Loomis vote share
- About 41 per cent with about 60 per cent of polls reporting
- Horwath vote share
- About 14 per cent
- Cooper vote share
- About 32 per cent
- Previous election
- Horwath beat Loomis by roughly 1,600 votes in 2022
- Vote margin
- Loomis beat Horwath by more than 35,000 votes in 2026
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