Mike Maguire (Canadian politician)

Mike Maguire (born 1965) is a business consultant, former public servant, and Canadian politician. In the 2010 Ottawa municipal elections he ran for Mayor as a conservative candidate, ultimately losing to former provincial Liberal cabinet minister Jim Watson. Maguire finished in 5th place with 6,618 votes or 2.45%.

2003 Federal Election Candidate
In 2003, Maguire was the Canadian Alliance candidate for Nepean-Carleton, but when the party merged with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to form the Conservative Party of Canada they held new elections.

2006 Municipal Elections
In the 2006 municipal elections, Maguire worked on the campaigns of Terry Kilrea and Larry O'Brien.

2010 Municipal Elections
In 2010, Maguire ran as a conservative candidate for Mayor. He came in fifth place, with 6618 votes.

2014 Municipal Elections
Maguire announced his intention to once again seek election as Mayor of Ottawa, becoming the first candidate to officially register on January 7, 2014.

Personal Life
Maguire lives in Kars, Ontario. He is a graduate of Algonquin College.