Judy Klassen

Judy Klassen
MLA
Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party
Interim
In office
October 21, 2016 – June 13, 2017
Preceded by Rana Bokhari
Succeeded by TBD
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Kewatinook
Assumed office
April 19, 2016
Preceded by Eric Robinson
Personal details
Nationality Canadian
Political party Liberal

Judy Klassen is a Canadian provincial politician, who was interim leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party,[1] from October 2016 to June 2017, succeeding Rana Bokhari. Klassen was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Kewatinook in the 2016 election. She defeated incumbent NDP MLA and Deputy Premier Eric Robinson in a closely contested race.[2]

Electoral history

2016 Manitoba general election

Manitoba general election, 2016: Kewatinook
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalJudy Klassen 1,565 49.73 +48.37
New DemocraticEric Robinson 1,207 38.35 –18.46
Progressive ConservativeEdna Nabess 375 11.92 –26.70
Total valid votes 3,147100.0  
Total rejected and declined ballots 1354.11
Turnout 3,28224.31
Eligible voters 13,500
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +33.42
Source: Elections Manitoba[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Judy Klassen is Manitoba Liberals' 1st Indigenous leader. CBC News, 21 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Manitoba election results - Kewatinook". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "41st General Election Official Results" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.

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