Chandra Arya re-elected in Nepean

Chandra Aryahas been re-elected inNepean.

Arya ran seeking his third term in the riding andCBCprojects he will keep his seat.

One group of residents in the riding had posted signs against the Liberal candidate that read,"Nepean deserves better, not Arya," with members of the Ottawa Punjabi Association accusing him of inaction and incompetency.

• Nepean residents perplexed by campaign within a campaign

Conservative candidateMatt Triemstra, a lobbyistand general manager at a public relations firm, tried to topple Arya and turn the urban riding blue.

WATCH |Liberal Chandra Arya outlined a few of his priorities after being re-elected in Nepean on Monday night.

Chandra Arya re-elected in Nepean

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Liberal Chandra Arya outlined a few of his priorities after being re-elected in Nepean on Monday night.

The NDPran Sean Devine, who works in theatre and helped with recovery efforts after the2018 tornadoes. He alsoran inthe riding in 2015. The Greens ranGordon Kubanek, an engineer, high school teacher and hobby farmer.

The People's Party of CanadaranJay Nera, an athlete and fitness entrepreneur.

The riding has a population of119,110as of 2016 and covers 179square kilometres.