Andrew Micklefield

Andrew Micklefield is a Canadian provincial politician, formerly a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (MLA) for the riding of Rossmere.[2]

Andrew Micklefield
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Rossmere
In office
April 19, 2016 – September 5, 2023
Preceded byErna Braun
Succeeded byTracy Schmidt
Personal details
BornEngland[1]
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)Winnipeg, Manitoba

A member of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party, Micklefield was first elected as MLA for Rossmere in the 2016 election, defeating NDP incumbent Erna Braun.[2] On August 24, 2016, Micklefield was appointed as the Government House Leader by Premier Brian Pallister.

He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.

Personal life

Andrew Micklefield was born in England and immigrated to Canada in 1989. Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he graduated from Transcona Collegiate and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg.[1]

Micklefield has a wife, Ruth, and three children.[1]

Career

Prior to politics, Micklefield was a teacher, with his most recent position being the principal of The King’s School, a private, faith-based school in Winnipeg's East Kildonan neighbourhood.[3] He has also served as a board member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools.[1]

Micklefield ran in the 2016 election as the Progressive Conservative candidate for the riding of Rossmere, where he defeated the NDP incumbent Erna Braun with 53% of the vote.[2] On August 24, 2016, Micklefield was appointed as the Government House Leader by Premier Brian Pallister.

He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.[4]

References
  1. https://pcmanitoba.com/andrew-micklefield-2/
  2. "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  3. Kusch, Larry (2013-09-04). "Anti-bullying bill praised, ripped". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  4. https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Results/Elections/2019
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