Andrea Horwath

Andrea Horwath is a Canadian politician currently serving as the 58th mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, a position she has held since 2022. She is the first woman to be elected mayor in the city's history. Prior to her municipal leadership, Horwath had a distinguished career in provincial politics, serving as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Hamilton Centre from 2004 to 2022 and as the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2009 to 2022. During her tenure as party leader, she served as the Leader of the Official Opposition from 2018 to 2022. Her political career began with her election to the Hamilton City Council in 1997, where she served for several years before transitioning to the provincial legislature. Throughout her career, she has focused on social programs, housing affordability, and public services.