Electionpedia.comMatt Strauss (Conservative Party of Canada) won Kitchener South—Hespeler in the 2025 Canadian federal election by 1,028 votes over Valerie Bradford (Liberal Party of Canada).
Matt Strauss received 28,973 votes (47.9%). Valerie Bradford received 27,945 votes (46.2%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Residence | Occupation | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt StraussElected | Conservative Party of Canada | Cambridge, Ont. | Physician/Médecin | 28,973 | 47.9% |
| 2 | Valerie BradfordSource incumbent marker | Liberal Party of Canada | Kitchener, Ont. | Parliamentarian/Parlementaire | 27,945 | 46.2% |
| 3 | Lorne Bruce | New Democratic Party | Kitchener, Ont. | Retail Clerk/Commis au détail | 1,823 | 3.0% |
| 4 | Ethan Russell | Green Party of Canada | Kitchener, Ont. | Student/Étudiant | 1,208 | 2.0% |
| 5 | Randall Williams | People's Party of Canada | Kitchener, Ont. | Commercial Truck Driver/Camionneur commercial | 386 | 0.6% |
| 6 | Kathleen Dueck | United Party of Canada | Kitchener, Ont. | Retired/À la retraite | 96 | 0.2% |
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Kitchener South—Hespeler Election Result 2025: Matt Strauss Won
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