She went from political obscurity to centre-stage in the Conservative leadership race overnight. Now, Leslyn Lewis says she intends to run in the next election for a seat long held by the Conservatives in southwestern Ontario. Lewis launched herself into the political spotlight during the Conservative leadership race. The four Conservative Party of Canada leadership contestants (from L to R): Erin O'Toole, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloane and Leslyn Lewis. In 2015, she finished with 44.1 per cent, trailed by the Liberal candidate with 36.6 per cent of the vote.

Source: CBC News September 15, 2020 12:56 UTC