Voters went to the polls in Ontario on February 27, 2025.
The 2025 Ontario election saw 771 candidates running from 20 political parties, of which 32.8% were women. As Ontario’s political landscape evolves, it’s critical that women and gender-diverse candidates are seen as viable, sought-after political leaders. Their skills, expertise, and perspectives not only reflect the priorities of voters but also strengthen representative democracy. Equal Voice is advocating for gender parity - at least 50% of nominated candidates and at least 50% of elected representatives being women or gender-diverse people.
In the 2025 election, 46 women women or gender diverse people were elected as Members of Municipal Parliament (MPPs), representing 37.1% of the legislature. After nearly three consecutive provincial elections, Ontario has consistently elected more than 36% women MPPs. In the 2022 Ontario election, 47 women were elected, representing 37.9% of the legislature.
Highlights are presented below. Click here to download a copy of the full election data.
Number of Individuals Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Past Elections:
| Election Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2018 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Seats | 107 | 107 | 124 | 124 | 124 |
| # Men | 77 | 69 | 75 | 77 | 78 |
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# Women & Gender Diverse-People |
30 | 38 | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| Percentage of Women & Gender Diverse-People | 28% | 35.5% | 39.5% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
Please credit “Equal Voice” if using this data.
