Eric Redhead

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

2023 Manitoba general election: Thompson
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticEric Redhead2,80067.91-3.69
Progressive ConservativeLinda Markus1,20329.18+0.78
LiberalRoy Jemison1202.91
Total valid votes/Expense limit 4,12399.49+0.69
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 210.51-0.69
Turnout 4,14435.56+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 DemocraticEric Redhead1,46571.60+17.05
Progressive ConservativeCharlotte Larocque58128.40-7.28
Total valid votes 2,05398.80
Total rejected ballots 251.20+0.78
Turnout 2,07119.75-17.57
Eligible voters 10,528
New Democratic hold Swing +12.44
Source: Elections Manitoba[3]

References


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