NDP takes early lead in Tuxedo byelection

Almost one hour after polling stations have closed, the NDP has a slim lead in the Tuxedo byelection.

Polls closed Tuesday at 8 p.m. and results began trickling in just before 8:30 p.m. 

As of 8:50 p.m. the NDP’s Carla Compton has 3,135 votes while the PC’s Lawrence Pinsky has 2,777 votes. Election Manitoba says that 13 of 21 polling stations are reporting, with both advance polling stations reporting.

The Tuxedo riding had only been held by two people in its 43-year history – former premier Heather Stefanson and her predecessor, former Premier Gary Filmon. (Elections Manitoba)

Former premier Heather Stefanson had won the riding in last fall’s provincial election, but by only 276 votes.

First elected in 2000 as an MLA, Stefanson became Manitoba’s first female premier in 2021. After the Tories lost the Oct. 3 election, Stefanson announced she would be stepping down as party leader. However, she remained in that role until January. On April 25, 2024, she announced her resignation as MLA.

With files from Colleen Houde.