NDP’s Sarah Jama wins Hamilton Centre in byelection

Hamilton Centre will stay orange as NDP candidate Sarah Jama wins the city’s byelection, becoming the next member of provincial parliament (MPP). 

28-year-old Jama is a major human rights and disability activist. She serves as the executive director for the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, previously served as senior program coordinator at the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, and co-founded the Hamilton Encampment Support Network. 

What an incredible result! Congratulations @SarahJama_, our new MPP for Hamilton Centre ❤️💪#hamont #onpoli pic.twitter.com/iDs0F9slRQ

— CUPE Local 3906 (@cupe_3906) March 17, 2023

Jama takes over the position left open by Andrea Horwath, who previously represented Hamilton Centre at Queen’s Park and now serves as Hamilton’s Mayor. 

“I know you will take great pride in this new role as you advocate for & represent the people of Hamilton-Centre,” wrote Mayor Horwath in a congratulatory post on Twitter. 

“It was an honour for me to serve this riding for 15 years & I look forward to seeing the commitment & passion you’ll bring to the post.” 

Congratulations to Sarah Jama on a deserved and historic win! 

See more here. 

Lead image courtesy of @sarahjama_

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