# Karen Vecchio

Karen Louise Vecchio MP (née Martyn; born March 6, 1971) is a Canadian politician who has since 2015 served a Conservative Party Member of Parliament. She serves in the House of Commons, representing the federal electoral ward Elgin—Middlesex—London.

## Biography

She was raised in Sparta, Ontario. Prior to her election, Vecchio owned and operated the Coffee Grind coffee shop in London, Ontario, which she eventually sold. She then joined the New Sarum Diner in Central Elgin in a management role.
In 2004, Vecchio started working for then-Member of Parliament for Elgin—Middlesex—London, Joe Preston, eventually becoming his Executive Assistant before being elected herself.

## Political career

Vecchio was first elected an MP in the 2015 Canadian federal election.
On July 30, 2024, Vecchio announced that she will not seek re-election in the next federal election.

## Election results

2021 Canadian federal election :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Karen Vecchio | 31,472 | 49.9 | -0.3 |
| | Liberal | Afeez Ajibowu | 12,326 | 19.5 | -3.7 |
| | New Democratic | Katelyn Cody | 10,086 | 16.0 | -1.8 |
| | People's | Chelsea Hillier | 7,429 | 11.8 | +10.3 |
| | Green | Amanda Stark | 1,417 | 2.2 | -3.6 |
| | Christian Heritage | Michael Hopkins | 328 | 0.5 | |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 63,058 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 338 | 0.54 | -0.22 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 63,396 | 65.3 | -1.4 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 97,098 |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | Swing | +1.7 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||
vte2019 Canadian federal election: Elgin—Middlesex—London :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Karen Vecchio | 31,026 | 50.2 | +0.98 | $87,219.85 |
| | Liberal | Pam Armstrong | 14,324 | 23.2 | -7.79 | $41,162.50 |
| | New Democratic | Bob Hargreaves | 11,019 | 17.8 | +2.39 | $1,633.02 |
| | Green | Ericha Hendel | 3,562 | 5.8 | +2.67 | $0.00 |
| | People's | Donald Helkaa | 956 | 1.5 | - | none listed |
| | Christian Heritage | Peter Redecop | 618 | 1.0 | +0.07 | $5,961.40 |
| | Libertarian | Richard Styve | 249 | 0.4 | | $468.95 |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 61,754 | 100.0 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 475 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 62,229 | 66.7 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 93,347 |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | Swing | +4.39 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||
vte2015 Canadian federal election: Elgin—Middlesex—London :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Karen Louise Vecchio | 28,023 | 49.22 | –8.83 | – |
| | Liberal | Lori Baldwin-Sands | 17,642 | 30.99 | +17.57 | – |
| | New Democratic | Fred Sinclair | 8,771 | 15.41 | –8.67 | – |
| | Green | Bronagh Joyce Morgan | 1,783 | 3.13 | +0.11 | – |
| | Christian Heritage | Michael Hopkins | 529 | 0.93 | | – |
| | Rhinoceros | Lou Bernardi | 185 | 0.32 | – | – |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 56,933 | 100.00 | | $218,764.77 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 230 | 0.40 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 57,163 | 68.96 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 82,892 |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | Swing | –13.20 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||