First Elected to the House of Commons
Mr. Malhi was first elected to the House of Commons in the federal election held in the year 1993, defeating Progressive Conservative incumbent Harry Chadwick and Reformer, Darlene Florence in Bramalea-Gore-Malton. Prior to 1993, Canadian law prohibited members of Parliament from wearing headgear of any sort in the House of Commons. Mr. Malhi’s insistence on wearing a turban caused the law to be changed shortly after the election.
Election Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Gurbax Malhi | 16,530 | 42.9% |
| Reform | Darlene Florence | 11,376 | 29.5% |
| Progressive Conservative | Harry Chadwick | 7,338 | 19% |
| New Democratic | Paul Ledgister | 1,977 | 5.1% |
| National | Jack Ardis | 480 | 1.2% |
| Natural Law | Bill Davies | 279 | 0.7% |
| Independent | John E. Maxwell | 261 | 0.7% |
| Green | Bill Emms | 215 | 0.6% |
| Marxist–Leninist | Iqbai Sumbal | 89 | 0.2% |
| Total valid votes | 38,545 | 100% |
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