Spruce Woods byelection set for Aug. 26
The byelection in the southwestern Manitoba constituency will be held on Aug. 26, the government announced Friday evening.
The news comes a day after the governing New Democrats nominated real estate agent Ray Berthelette to represent them in the longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold.
The PCs' Grant Jackson resigned from the seat to run for federal office. Spruce Woods has been without an MLA in the legislature since March 24.
Manitoba's Official Opposition previously accused the NDP of dragging its feet in calling the byelection, which under provincial law had to happen by Sept. 16. The election will be held 155 days after Jackson's resignation.
Longtime Tory volunteer Colleen Robbins will be representing the party in the election, with teacher Stephen Reid running for the Liberals.
Elections Manitoba said in a release advance voting will begin on Aug. 16. More information, including polling locations, can be found on its website.
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