Electionpedia.comChris Bittle (Liberal Party of Canada) won St. Catharines in the 2025 Canadian federal election by 7,737 votes over Bas Sluijmers (Conservative Party of Canada).
Chris Bittle received 34,750 votes (52.0%). Bas Sluijmers received 27,013 votes (40.4%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Residence | Occupation | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris BittleElectedSource incumbent marker | Liberal Party of Canada | St. Catharines, Ont. | Parliamentarian/Parlementaire | 34,750 | 52.0% |
| 2 | Bas Sluijmers | Conservative Party of Canada | St. Catharines, Ont. | Sales/Vente | 27,013 | 40.4% |
| 3 | Karen Orlandi | New Democratic Party | St. Catharines, Ont. | Minister/Ministre | 4,021 | 6.0% |
| 4 | Dennis Wilson | People's Party of Canada | Stevensville, Ont. | Retired/À la retraite | 522 | 0.8% |
| 5 | Christopher Reilly | Independent | St. Catharines, Ont. | Registered Practical Nurse/Infirmière auxiliaire autorisée | 306 | 0.5% |
| 6 | Taha Alexander Haj-Ahmad | Centrist Party of Canada | St. Catharines, Ont. | Scientist/Scientifique | 198 | 0.3% |
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St. Catharines Election Result 2025: Chris Bittle Won
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