Lindsay Mathyssen | |
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| Member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe | |
| In office October 21, 2019 – March 23, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Irene Mathyssen |
| Succeeded by | Kurt Holman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 46–47)[1] |
| Party | New Democratic Party |
| Parent | Irene Mathyssen (mother) |
| Residence(s) | London, Ontario |
Lindsay Mathyssen is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament for the riding of London—Fanshawe in the House of Commons of Canada from 2019 to 2025 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). She is the daughter of Irene Mathyssen, whom she succeeded in office.
Background
Mathyssen graduated from Medway High School and earned a bachelor's degree in English and political science from Queen's University in 2001. She later studied non-profit management at the University of Western Ontario.[2][3][4]
Before entering federal politics, Mathyssen held clerical positions with several private-sector employers, including London Life and Staples. In 2002, she began working with the New Democratic Party (NDP) in various capacities and, over 11 years, she served as an NDP staffer to four different members of Parliament.[2][3]
Political career
Mathyssen was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the riding of London—Fanshawe on November 4, 2018, succeeding her mother, Irene Mathyssen, who had represented the riding since 2006. Prior to this, Mathyssen had sought the NDP nomination in the neighbouring riding of London North Centre ahead of the 2015 federal election but was defeated by German Gutierrez.[1][2][3]
In the 2019 federal election, Mathyssen was elected member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe.[5] She was re-elected in the 2021 election.[6] During her time in office, Mathyssen held various parliamentary roles, including Deputy House Leader of the NDP.[7]
Her tenure ended in the 2025 federal election, when she was defeated by Conservative candidate Kurt Holman, bringing an end to the Mathyssen family's 19-year representation of the riding.[8][9]
Electoral record
| 2025 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Kurt Holman | 23,765 | 40.64 | +16.37 | ||||
| Liberal | Najam Naqvi | 17,820 | 30.48 | +7.43 | ||||
| New Democratic | Lindsay Mathyssen | 16,112 | 27.55 | –15.95 | ||||
| People's | Daniel Buta | 776 | 1.33 | –7.85 | ||||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | ||||||||
| Total rejected ballots | ||||||||
| Turnout | 58,473 | 63.04 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 92,752 | |||||||
| Conservative notional gain from New Democratic | Swing | +4.47 | ||||||
| Source: CBC[10], Elections Canada[11] | ||||||||
| 2021 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| New Democratic | Lindsay Mathyssen | 22,336 | 43.44 | +2.65 | $87,156.27 | |||
| Conservative | Mattias Vanderley | 12,486 | 24.28 | -0.50 | $27,879.92 | |||
| Liberal | Mohamed Hammoud | 11,882 | 23.11 | -3.74 | $34,106.52 | |||
| People's | Kyle Free | 4,718 | 9.18 | +7.14 | $6,247.35 | |||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 51,422 | 99.02 | -0.06 | $120,013.52 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | 511 | 0.98 | +0.06 | |||||
| Turnout | 51,933 | 56.62 | -3.09 | |||||
| Eligible voters | 91,727 | |||||||
| New Democratic hold | Swing | +1.58 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[12] | ||||||||
| 2019 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| New Democratic | Lindsay Mathyssen | 22,671 | 40.79 | +3.01 | $87,107.75 | |||
| Liberal | Mohamed Hammoud | 14,924 | 26.85 | -4.59 | $87,821.00 | |||
| Conservative | Michael van Holst | 13,770 | 24.78 | -2.42 | $45,864.85 | |||
| Green | Tom Cull | 2,781 | 5.00 | +2.07 | $6,691.69 | |||
| People's | Bela Kosoian | 1,132 | 2.04 | $2,704.60 | ||||
| Independent | Stephen Campbell | 297 | 0.53 | none listed | ||||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 55,575 | 99.08 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 518 | 0.92 | +0.41 | |||||
| Turnout | 56,093 | 59.71 | -3.33 | |||||
| Eligible voters | 93,944 | |||||||
| New Democratic hold | Swing | +3.80 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[13][14] | ||||||||
References
- 1 2 Sims, Jane (October 26, 2018). "Mathyssen, Part 2? Departing London MP's daughter has lock on nomination". The Province. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 De Bono, Norman (November 5, 2018). "Another Mathyssen to run for NDP in London-Fanshawe". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Juha, Jonathan (October 22, 2019). "Mathyssen 'overwhelmed, honoured, humbled' at London-Fanshawe win". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Queen's Alumni Elected to Parliament". Queen's University. Kingston, Ontario. September 24, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada election results: London-Fanshawe". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ↑ "Canada election results: London–Fanshawe". Global News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Lindsay Mathyssen, M.P." Library of Parliament. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada election results: London-Fanshawe". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ↑ De Bono, Norman (April 29, 2025). "Lindsay Mathyssen reflects on end of 19-year NDP mother-daughter run". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada Votes 2025". CBC. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". Elections Canada. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ "September 20, 2021 General Election Results Validated by the Returning Officer". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 1, 2021.