Sam Oosterhoff, 19, wins the PC nomination for Niagara West-Glanbrook byelection. ( Sam Oosterhoff for Niagara West - Glanbrook/ Facebook )A 19-year-old social conservative is poised to become the youngest MPP in Ontario history next month. Sam Oosterhoff, a Brock University student, stunned Progressive Conservatives on Saturday night, winning the nomination for a Nov. 17 byelection in the Niagara seat long held by former PC leader Tim Hudak. During the Niagara West-Glanbrook nomination battle, the first year political science student vowed to be “a voice for common-sense, pro-family policies and concerns” when he squares off against Liberal lawyer Vicky Ringuette next month. In a statement, Brown, who was publicly neutral in the contest though he is close to Dykstra, welcomed the newest member of his team.

Source: thestar October 23, 2016 13:48 UTC