Cobourg Federal Elections

For the next election, Cobourg will be in the Riding of Northumberland-Clarke - formerly Northumberland-Peterborough South.  This was formed after a re-distribution in 2023. See below for more on re-distribution.

But until the next election, the Riding is still Northumberland-Peterborough South.

Federal elections are managed by Elections Canada.  Go here.

Northumberland-Peterborough South

In 2021, incumbent Conservative M.P. Philip Lawrence won with a big majority although Liberals were returned nationally with a minority Government.  The next scheduled election will be in October 2025 although with the resignation of PM Justin Trudeau, it's now expected in April 2025.

Liberal Leader race

With Trudeau's resignation, the Federal Liberal Party held a leadership race with a vote on March 9, 2025.

Mark Carney won with 86% of the vote.  Trudeau has now resigned and Carney has been sworn in and announced his cabinet picks.  He is expected to call an election soon although parliament has been prorogued to 24 March.

Redistribution

At the next election, the boundaries will be changed.  The new boundary is basically the same except it excludes Peterborough-South - that's Northumberland plus a small extension in the West. It is called Northumberland-Clarke. 

Candidates for Northumberland-Clarke Riding

Details on the Candidates for the next election in 2025 are below. 

Conservative Candidate

Incumbent M.P. Philip Lawrence

Philip and his wife Natasha live on a small farm near Orono, Ontario, where they are raising their two children, Margaret and James. He was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving as the Shadow Minister for Federal Economic Development Agency for Eastern, Central and Southern Ontario.

Web site for MP

Liberal Candidate

John Goheen is the federal Liberal candidate for the riding of Northumberland-Clarke.

John is a lifelong educator serving in many communities across the riding. He has been a teacher, vice principal and principal. He is a strong advocate for our rural communities and proudly grew up in an agricultural family. He has three sons with his wife Dani.  He is currently the Principal at Hillcrest Public School in Campbellford.

Web site
Facebook page

Peoples Party of Canada Candidate 

Lisa Bradburn, the People’s Party of Canada candidate for Northumberland-Clarke County, is a committed community advocate and mental health professional with a deep connection to the region she calls home. A longtime resident, she appreciates the area’s natural beauty, supports local farmers’ markets and artisans, and values the strong sense of community.

Rooted in the principles of family, faith, and freedom, Lisa champions parental rights, safe environments for children, and personal liberties. As a registered psychotherapist, she has spent the past three years supporting mental health in rural communities and advocating for improved access to care.

Web site: Peoples Party of Canada 

New Democrats - no announcement

Green Party - no announcement

Contact Information

Conservative Party

• Electoral District Association Web site - Northumberland-Clarke
• Philip Lawrence - MP for current riding: Northumberland Peterborough South - Web site
  • Philip Lawrence - Twitter page
  • Philip Lawrence - Facebook Page

Liberal Party

• Electoral District Association  - Facebook - Northumberland-Clarke
• Web site - Local Web page

NDP

• Electoral District Association - Federal - Facebook 

Green Party

• National Site - Green Party of Canada - web page
• Green Party -  Local Facebook

There are no other parties currently active in Northumberland although Peoples party is expected to have a candidate.

Past Elections

In 2012, the Riding boundaries were changed so the 2011 election had different boundaries and an accurate comparison is not possible.