The Communist Party of Canada - Manitoba fielded five candidates in the 2003 provincial election, none of whom were elected. Information about these candidates may be found on this page. The party received a total of 334 votes.
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Gallagher received 58 votes (0.93%), finishing fourth against New Democratic Party incumbent Drew Caldwell.
Carr is a Métis woman. She has worked as a community development worker for Central Child and Family Services, and is a graduate of Red River's Intercultural Trainers program.[1] She is a member of the Winnipeg peace movement, and opposed the 2003 Invasion of Iraq.[2] She supported a proposed blockade of rail services in 2007, to draw attention to poverty and self-determination issues affecting aboriginal communities.[3]
Carrwas listed as Chair of the Communist Party's Aboriginal People’s Commission in 2005, and was a Central Committee alternate.[4] She has sought provincial office twice, and her daughter Anna-Celestrya Carr has been a candidate of the Communist Party of Canada.
| Election | Division | Party | Votes | % | Place | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 provincial | Minto | Communist | 68 | 1.32 | 5/5 | MaryAnn Mihychuk, New Democratic Party |
| provincial by-election, 25 June 2004 | Minto | Communist | 113 | 2.17 | 4/4 | Andrew Swan, New Democratic Party |
Crossman received 81 votes (1.32%), finishing fourth against Progressive Conservative incumbent Peter George Dyck.
Rankin has led the Manitoba Communist Party since 1996. He received 82 votes (2.13%), finishing fourth against New Democratic Party incumbent George Hickes.
Wreggitt was listed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Manitoba Communist Party in 2001.[5] He is active in the Winnipeg peace movement. He received 45 votes (1.07%), finishing fourth against New Democratic Party incumbent Conrad Santos.