Rod Phillips (politician)

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Rod Phillips as Ontario Finance Minister (2019)
Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care
In office
June 18, 2021 January 14, 2022
Progressive Conservative Rod Phillips19,07839.05+10.53
New Democratic Monique Hughes15,13030.97+14.70
Liberal Joe Dickson 12,60725.80-25.97
Green Stephen Leahy1,2242.51-0.41
Libertarian Marsha Haynes3120.64
None of the Above Frank Lopez2890.59
Independent Kevin J. Brackley2200.45
Total valid votes48,860100.0  
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots
Turnout55.73
Eligible voters87,672
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario [43]

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