Canadian Candidate Makes History with Zero Votes in Federal Election

Félix-Antoine Hamel's unique protest campaign highlights flaws in Canada's first-past-the-post system.

Félix-Antoine Hamel received no votes in the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection, a first in Canadian electoral history.
Hamel's candidacy was part of a protest organized by the Longest Ballot Committee advocating for electoral reform.
The byelection featured a record 84 candidates, making it the longest ballot in Canadian history.
Hamel, a Montreal resident, couldn't vote for himself as he did not live in the riding.
Despite the outcome, Hamel expressed satisfaction in raising awareness about the need for electoral reform.