# Hamilton's American-born mayor Keanin Loomis wins election

> Keanin Loomis, American-born mayor-elect, wins Hamilton mayoral race with 42% vote share.
- Title: Hamilton's American-born mayor Keanin Loomis wins election
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## Keanin Loomis wins mayoral election
Keanin Loomis completed his political comeback after narrowly losing Hamilton's mayoral election four years ago.
## Loomis wins with 42% vote share
Loomis secured nearly 42 per cent of the vote in Monday's mayoral election in Hamilton, Ontario.
## Loomis beats Rob Cooper and Andrea Horwath
Rob Cooper finished second with 32 per cent of the vote while Andrea Horwath came in third with 14.5 per cent.
## Loomis's background
Loomis was born in Oswego, New York, in 1974 and raised in poverty by his mother after his father left.
## Loomis moved to Hamilton
Loomis moved to Hamilton after a contract buyout from his law firm during the 2008 economic crisis.
## Loomis's political shift
Loomis said he realized he was Canadian after falling in love with Hamilton's potential.
## Key takeaway

Keanin Loomis, American-born, wins Hamilton mayoral election with 42% of votes after four-year comeback.