Andrew Lawton wins Conservative nomination for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South

Andrew Lawton has secured the Conservative Party of Canada nomination for the new riding of Elgin—St. Thomas—London South. He won against Anthony Shields in a vote held on November 9, 2024, with over 1,200 participants. Lawton, who has a background in media, emphasized the need for strong conservative representation. He plans to engage with the community and promote his platform, which includes reducing government size and eliminating the carbon tax. Shields, who campaigned for only five days, expressed disappointment but acknowledged the challenges of the short timeline. Some party members criticized the early voting date and the lack of media access during the event.