Published Apr 29, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 5 minute readKody Blois was re-elected to the Kings-Hants riding for his third consecutive term April 28. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillKody Blois has scored a political hat trick.Blois, a former Maritime Junior Hockey League goalie who grew up in the East Hants community of Belnan, was looking for his third election win as a Liberal April 28.There was a buzz in the air as Blois’ campaign supporters watched results start to roll in for the Kings-Hants riding. As his lead widened over Conservative candidate Joel Hirtle, Blois, 34, arrived at the Old Orchard Inn and the room erupted into cheers long before the final buzzer sounded.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“The feeling never gets old,” Blois said after making his rounds.Read More Five people running to represent Kings-Hants in federal election Carney consolidating support heading into federal election, Blois says Voters raise concerns about 2018 #MeToo tweets allegedly made by Kings-Hants Conservative candidate Blois sworn in as agriculture minister in Carney government Liberal Kody Blois re-elected in Kings-Hants “Obviously the privilege of having the opportunity to serve and to represent people is something I take extremely seriously,” he said.“I’m proud of our campaign. I haven’t had the chance to see all the poll-by-poll results but we were getting a good feeling on the doorsteps. People were both excited about what Mr. (Mark) Carney was presenting as a vision, but also my work locally.”Article content Kylie Cooke, centre, and Ava MacAskill were among the many youth involved with Kody Blois’ re-election campaign. With their mothers, Julia Cooke, left, and Nadine Wilson, they attended the Old Orchard Inn election night watch party April 28. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillWhen Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister on Jan. 6, Blois threw his support behind Carney for the Liberal leadership. The Liberal Party of Canada voted overwhelmingly in favour of Carney, who became Canada’s 24th prime minister, on March 14. Blois was then appointed the minister of agriculture as part of Carney’s cabinet. Prior to that, he served as the chair of the Atlantic Liberal caucus.He said it “would be an immense privilege” if Carney reappoints him to cabinet.With 251 of 252 polls reporting, Blois won with 60.4 per cent of the vote (34,974).In 2021 and 2019, Blois had 44.9 and 43.3 per cent, respectively.Hirtle had 33.6 per cent (19,449), while Paul Doer (NDP) came in third with 3.7 per cent of the votes cast (2,122), followed by Karen Beazley (Green Party) with 1.4 per cent (810) and Alexander Cargill (People Party of Canada) with one per cent (586).Article content Re-elected Liberal MP Kody Blois shares a moment with his wife, Kimberly MacLachlan, before taking the stage and thanking her, his campaign team and the host of volunteers who helped him win the Kings-Hants riding April 28. Photo by Carole Morris-Underhill Liberal MP Kody Blois hugged his grandmother, Bernice Bailey, and posed for photos after finding out he was re-elected April 28. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillConservative reactionHirtle, a tire builder at the Michelin plant in Waterville, watched the results come in from his campaign headquarters in downtown Windsor before walking across the street to Walkers Restaurant where he thanked his wife Alisha, sons Logan and Blake, and about 30 supporters around 10:45 p.m.“Certainly not the results we expected, certainly not the results that we were hoping for, certainly not the results that we all worked so hard for,” he said.The Conservatives were ahead in the polls before the Liberals changed leaders earlier this year and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Canadian sovereignty.During the campaign, people took to social media to raise concerns with posts Hirtle allegedly made in 2018. About 20 people protested the posts, along with Hirtle’s decision not to participate in two debates and raised questions about his attendance while a municipal councillor with the County of Kings during an April 13 gathering in Wolfville.Article content“There (were) some factors,” Hirtle said without specifying and later declined an interview request. “We know why some things changed differently than we would have expected.” Conservative candidate Joel Hirtle thanks his supporters April 28 at Walkers Restaurant in downtown Windsor after results from the federal election were released. Photo by Jason MalloyThe Coldbrook resident told his supporters the result will provide an opportunity to continue to build the party’s base by speaking with residents about the issues during the next four years.“Our country is worth saving,” he said. “Right now, we’re going in a direction that we shouldn’t be.”But, he said, he had faith the folks of Kings-Hants will come around.“We will have a Conservative win here.”Work for everyoneBlois said regardless of political stripes, he will work for the betterment of all constituents.“We have a beautiful country. We’re friends and neighbours at the end of the day, and even though people may have cast a ballot a different way today, I respect that, and I’ll still happily serve and do whatever I can to be a strong advocate for everyone in this riding,” Blois said.Article contentGiven Trump’s Canadian sovereignty threats, suggesting it would be better off as the 51st state, Blois said people need to be on the same page and work together to keep Canada intact. Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois interacts with a constituent from Sipekne’katik First Nation following Blois’ successful re-election campaign. Photo by Carole Morris-Underhill“We’re in a very critical moment for the country. We have to be pragmatic about our politics, find good ideas from across the political spectrum where it makes sense, and work to get things done,” Blois said. “My commitment is beyond partisan affiliation. We (have) got to be united as a country, united as a parliament, and that’ll be the mentality I try to take to Ottawa.”Blois thanked everyone who took time to vote in this election, noting it is a privilege.“We’re very fortunate and we should not take it for granted that we have the ability to do this in this country,” said Blois.Article content“It’s part of the beauty of democracy and to everyone who got out and voted tonight, again, thank you for being a part of a really proud moment for our country.” Ever Hare-Wright, 13, of Woodside, Kings County, was thanked by Kody Blois for helping spread the word about his re-election campaign. The teenager spent time knocking on doors. Photo by Carole Morris-Underhill Susan Ueffing performed O Canada as Kody Blois prepared to come to the stage after winning the Kings-Hants riding for a third consecutive term. Pictured next to Ueffing is Jeff Cantwell, a former mayor of Wolfville. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillA look at previous electionsKings-Hants2021Kody Blois (Liberal) – 20,192 (44.9%)Steven Ford (People’s Party) – 1,945 (4.3%)Mark Parent (Conservatives) – 13,234 (29.4%)Sheila Richardson (Green Party) – 940 (2.1%)Stephen Schneider (NDP) – 8,645 (19.2)Total votes – 45,207Eligible voters – 72,312Voter turnout – 62.5%2019Kody Blois (Liberals) – 20,806 (43.3%)Martha MacQuarrie (Conservatives) – 11,905 (24.8%)Stephen Schneider (NDP) – 8,254 (17.2%)Brogan Anderson (Green Party) – 6,029 (12.6%)Matthew Southall (People’s Party) – 786 (1.6%)Nicholas Tan (Rhinoceros Party) – 138 (0.3%)Stacey Dodge (VCP) – 118 (0.2%)Total votes – 48,363Eligible voters – 70,332Voter turnout – 68.8%2015Scott Brison (Liberal) – 33,206 (70.7%)David Morse (Conservative) – 8,677 (18.6%)Hugh Curry (NDP) – 2,998 (6.4%)Will Cooper (Green Party) – 1,569 (3.4%)Megan Brown-Hodges (Rhinoceros) – 184 (0.4%)Edd Twohig (Independent) – 132 (0.3%)Clifford James Williams (Independent) – 100 (0.2%)Total votes – 46,888Eligible voters – 67,213Voter turnout – 69.8% Kody Blois thanked his family for being by his side as he returns to Ottawa to represent Kings-Hants for a third term. Pictured flanking him are his mother, Shelley Blois, left, and his grandmother, Bernice Bailey and wife, Kimberly MacLachlan. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content
Kings-Hants voters re-elect Blois with strong mandate
