Glen Simard
Minister of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Assumed office
October 18, 2023
PremierWab Kinew
Preceded byObby Khan
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Brandon East
Assumed office
October 3, 2023
Preceded byLen Isleifson
Personal details
BornMay 2nd, 1975
Russell, Manitoba
Political partyNew Democratic

Glen Simard is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2023 Manitoba general election. He represents the district of Brandon East as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party.[1]

Prior to being elected, Simard was a teacher at École Harrison.[2]

Electoral history

2023 Manitoba general election: Brandon East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGlen Simard3,73655.40+19.06
Progressive ConservativeLen Isleifson2,70840.15-10.84
LiberalTrenton Zazalak3004.45-8.22
Total valid votes 6,74498.96
Rejected and declined 711.04-0.03
Turnout 6,81545.60-0.09
Eligible voters 14,946
New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +14.95
Source(s)
Source:CBC[3]/Elections Manitoba[4]

References

  1. Chelsea Kemp, "Key Brandon riding flips orange as Manitoba Progressive Conservatives lose power to NDP". CBC News Manitoba, October 4, 2023.
  2. Kyle Darbyson, "NDP recaptures Brandon East". Brandon Sun, October 4, 2023.
  3. "Manitoba Votes: Brandon East". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  4. "Elections Manitoba - Manitoba's 43rd General Election - October 3, 2023 - Unofficial Results". results.electionsmanitoba.ca. Retrieved 5 October 2023.


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