Electionpedia.comKent MacDonald (Liberal Party of Canada) won Cardigan in the 2025 Canadian federal election by 4,962 votes over James Aylward (Conservative Party of Canada).
Kent MacDonald received 14,404 votes (57.0%). James Aylward received 9,442 votes (37.4%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Residence | Occupation | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent MacDonaldElected | Liberal Party of Canada | Souris, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Dairy Farmer/Exploitant de ferme laitière | 14,404 | 57.0% |
| 2 | James Aylward | Conservative Party of Canada | Stratford, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Retired/À la retraite | 9,442 | 37.4% |
| 3 | Lynne Thiele | New Democratic Party | Stratford, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Retired Teacher/Enseignante à la retraite | 505 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Wayne Phelan | Independent | Stratford, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Self-Employed Installer/Installateur indépendant | 404 | 1.6% |
| 5 | Maria Rodriguez | Green Party of Canada | Montague, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Retired Civil Servant/Fonctionnaire à la retraite | 326 | 1.3% |
| 6 | Adam Harding | People's Party of Canada | Alliston, P.E.I./ Î.-P.-É. | Public Works Employee, Town of Three Rivers/Employé des travaux publics, ville de Three Rivers | 180 | 0.7% |
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Cardigan Election Result 2025: Kent MacDonald Won
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