Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls has been acclaimed as the Conservative candidate for next year's election.
Nicholls says "I'm honoured and humbled to have the confidence and support in (the new) Chatham-Kent-Leamington."
"My priorities for the riding will include working with local and provincial authorities in developing a sound job creation strategy since this area has lost over 12,000 good paying jobs since 2003; developing ways to lower hydro costs and improving healthcare for families and seniors," Nicholls adds.
Nicholls was first elected in 2011 and currently serves as the party's Critic for Community Safety and Correctional Services and is the Deputy Speaker at Queen's Park.
The provincial election is June 7th, 2018.