Eric Redhead

Summary

Eric Redhead is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election in 2022. Before entering provincial politics, Redhead served two terms as chief of the Shamattawa First Nation, and briefly served as acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.[1] He represents the electoral district of Thompson as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.

Eric Redhead
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Thompson
Assumed office
June 7, 2022
Preceded byDanielle Adams
Acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
In office
March 21, 2022 – April 18, 2022
Preceded byArlen Dumas
Succeeded byCornell McLean
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
Residence(s)Thompson, Manitoba

Electoral history edit

2023 Manitoba general election: Thompson
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Redhead 2,800 67.91 -3.69
Progressive Conservative Linda Markus 1,203 29.18 +0.78
Liberal Roy Jemison 120 2.91
Total valid votes/Expense limit 4,123 99.49 +0.69
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 21 0.51 -0.69
Turnout 4,144 35.56 +15.81
Eligible voters 11,655
New Democratic hold Swing -2.24
Source(s)
Manitoba provincial by-election, June 7, 2022: Thompson
Death of Danielle Adams
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Eric Redhead 1,465 71.60 +17.05
Progressive Conservative Charlotte Larocque 581 28.40 -7.28
Total valid votes 2,053 98.80
Total rejected ballots 25 1.20 +0.78
Turnout 2,071 19.75 -17.57
Eligible voters 10,528
New Democratic hold Swing +12.44
Source: Elections Manitoba[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Former Shamattawa chief Eric Redhead projected to win Thompson byelection for Manitoba NDP". CBC News Manitoba, June 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Elections Manitoba - Manitoba's 43rd General Election - October 3, 2023 - Unofficial Results". results.electionsmanitoba.ca. Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. ^ Elections Manitoba. "Election Night Results Thompson". Retrieved 9 June 2022.