The slate of confirmed Perth-Wellington riding candidates for the 2018 provincial election on June 7 has grown by two in the past week.
Incumbent Progressive Conservative MPP Randy Pettapiece is standing for re-election.
Stratford resident Michael O’Brien was uncontested for the nomination as the NDP candidate for the riding at an April 19 nomination meeting in Stratford.
The Green Party has nominated Wellington County native Lisa Oslen. The party’s website notes that Oslen “grew up in Wellington County and has since returned to her roots, bringing her small family along with her.”
Scott Marshall, a Harriston resident and a self-employed business consultant, is running for the Ontario Libertarian Party. Marshall was also the Libertarian candidate in the 2014 provincial election.
A Liberal Party candidate has not been elected for the riding.
Wellington-Halton Hills
While not all riding candidates are confirmed, the upcoming 2018 provincial election is slated to have at least six people vying for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Long-term incumbent Progressive Conservative MPP Ted Arnott is running again for the position.
Halton Hills councillor Jon Hurst was nominated as the Liberal candidate for the riding on April 30 at a nomination meeting.
Centre Wellington District High School teacher Diane Ballantyne is running uncontested for the NDP candidacy. The NDP riding association nomination meeting will take place on May 7.
The Green Party has nominated Puslinch resident Dave Rogers for the riding candidate. The party’s website notes Rogers is an “environmental scientist and a dedicated outdoor enthusiast” with a PhD from University of Guelph.
Stan Smyer was nominated for the None of the Above party and Pierre Nadeau is running for the Ontario Libertarian Party.
