Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound (Ontario) 40/338

 Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound (Ontario)

Today we're on the shores of Lake Huron with Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound!

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound has existed as a riding since 1933. The population centers are Owen Sound (21,341 in 2016), Hanover (7,688 in 2016), and Meaford (4,910 in 2016). Because the riding has a largely rural population, there are nine townships and two indigenous reserves (Neyaashiinigmiing and Saugeen 27) within the riding. 

Politically, this riding has only ever been held by a Liberal or a Conservative (historically Progressive). However, since 2004 it has been more reliably Conservative. In the six elections since 2004, there have only been two elections where the Liberals were within 10 points of winning the riding: 2004 and 2015. The riding is currently represented by Conservative MP Alex Ruff.

Strangely, the Greens swung the seat 14 points to get second place in the riding in 2008, which can be attributed to the fact that 2008 was the best election for the Greens in terms of popular vote percentage despite not winning any seats. In 2011, the NDP got second place in this riding, which was their best election in popular vote and seat count. In 2019, this riding was 74/121 in Ontario and 180/338 in Canada by margin.

Rating:

Name: 6.8/10 - I like that it's named after the counties and the largest municipality, but it's just too many names.

Shape: 7.3/10 - For a rural riding, the edges are actually pretty good, not perfect, but pretty good.

Individuality: 8.2/10 - It is really cool to see how much Green support there was in Owen Sound.

Total: 22.3/30 (74.3%)

Tomorrow we're on the shores of Lake Ontario with Burlington!