The polls are still open in today’s Federal Election, but we can share some early results, based on data from elections.ca .

Today, voters in 343 ridings can choose from 1,959 candidates, from Justin Abando (NDP, Niagara West) to Sameer Zuberi (Liberal, Pierrefonds–Dollard). I applaud them all for participating in our democratic process. It takes a lot to put yourself out there.

Longest Riding Name: Côte-du-Sud-Rivière-du-Loup-Kataskomiq-Témiscouata
Shortest Riding Name: (Tie) Ajax; Vimy

Longest Candidate Name: Desiderio Magtanggol “Bonn” Reyes (People’s Party of Canada, Vancouver Fraserview–South Burnaby) Shortest Candidate Name: (Tie)

  • Chak Au (Conservative, Richmond Centre–Marpole);
  • Fang Hu ( Centrist Party of Canada, LaSalle–Émard–Verdun);
  • Joe Tay (Conservative, Don Valley North)

Most Common Last Name: Gill (9)
Most Common First Name: Michael (29)
What about Various Spellings of “Steve": 28, including “Steeve” Lavoie, Liberal, Beauport–Limoilou

Most Candidates Nationwide: (Tie) 342, Conservative, Liberal, NDP
Fewest Candidates Nationwide: 2, Marijuana Party

Most Candidates, One Riding: 91 (Carleton)
Fewest Candidates, One Riding: 3 (15 ridings)